Ingredients
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 lb lean ground turkey
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1 medium onion, chopped
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2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
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5 -6 cups chicken broth
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2 cups lentils, rinsed
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1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can dice cut canned tomatoes
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1 tablespoon chili powder
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2 -3 teaspoons epazote
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1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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salt and pepper
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cheddar cheese, grated
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green onion, sliced
Instructions
- In a heavy stock pot, saute the onion and garlic until onion is transparent.
- Crumble in the ground turkey and cook until turkey is cooked through, stirring frequently.
- Add from broth through epazote, stir to blend, bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and cook on medium heat for 30 to 40 minutes or until lentils are tender.
- At end of the cooking time, season with salt, pepper and red pepper flakes.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and grated cheddar cheese.