Florentine Lentil Soup

By Tonya_Speed

NUTRITION per serving: 160 Calories; 2g Fat; 14g Protein; 23g Carbohydrate; 9g Dietary Fiber; 14mg Cholesterol; 296mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain (Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable. Points: 3

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup uncooked brown rice
• 6 2/3 cup water, divided
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 4 ounces turkey kielbasa, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped carrot
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup dry lentils
• 10 ounces spinach, torn

Preparation

Step 1

In a small saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, bring rice and 2/3 cup of water to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; add chopped kielbasa and cook until lightly browned. Add onion and carrot; season with crushed red pepper flakes; cook and stir until tender. Stir in remaining water, chicken broth and lentils. Bring to a boil then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Stir in cooked rice, then the spinach; cook for 5 minutes.