Ingredients

• 2 cups dry lentils

• 2 quarts vegetable broth

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 pound turkey sausage

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 2 stalks celery, chopped

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tomatoes - peeled, seeded, and chopped

• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric

• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

• ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves

• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes

• sea salt to taste

• 1 (8 ounce) container plain lowfat yogurt

• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish