This was one of those recipes I came up with when I only had 5 ingredients left in the house. You know…those days when you haven’t been to the grocery store in two weeks! Oh, and this is a great way to sneak in some veggies!

Turkey Tomato Lentil Soup

1 box “Legumes Plus”  Zesty Tomato Soup

1 32oz carton Organic Creamy Tomato Soup (I use “Pacific Natural Foods” brand)

1 lb ground turkey

Optional: 4-6 leaves chopped kale or bok choy

Cook lentils in a stainless steel pot according to the directions on the box. In a separate large skillet brown the ground turkey. Once the lentils are “al dente” add to the browned turkey. Add entire container of tomato soup.  Add the food processor-chopped greens if preferred. Let simmer for 15-20 minutes. Serve!

If you do not have access to buy the “Legumes Plus” brand lentil soup try this alternative: boil 1/2 green or red lentils in 1 cup water until al dente. Add 1 tsp garlic salt, 1/2 tsp onion powder, black pepper, and pinches of paprika, chili powder, and oregano. If you don’t have access to the tomato soup I recommend, try a brand you can find.

This is NOT a recipe I would have eaten while treating cancer. It contains some cream, meat, and has a high salt content, being that it is made from boxed soup. This is a meal I  would eat once in a rare while when you’re crunched for time and haven’t been to the grocery store in a few weeks.  Stick to your green drinks otherwise. I’ll be drinking up with you everyday at lunch!