Recipe: Delicious Turkey Pine Nut Soup 🦃🌰
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Yield: 5 quarts
Description:
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this hearty turkey pine nut soup, perfect for warming up on chilly winter evenings. This recipe combines tender turkey meat, aromatic vegetables, and wholesome rice, all simmered in a rich turkey broth and finished with the nutty crunch of toasted pine nuts. Serve it alongside crusty dinner rolls for a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients:
- 5 quarts turkey broth
- 2 cups cooked turkey meat, shredded or diced
- 6 stalks celery, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 medium carrots, diced
- 8 ounces pine nuts
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups cooked wild rice
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
Instructions:
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Heat Turkey Stock: Begin by heating the turkey broth in a large pot. If you don’t have turkey broth readily available, you can easily make it using your preferred recipe.
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Toast Pine Nuts: While the broth is heating, in a separate sauté pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and lightly brown them, stirring frequently to prevent burning. This will enhance their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the soup.
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Add Vegetables: Once the pine nuts are toasted, add the diced celery, mushrooms, carrots, onion, and spinach to the pot with the heated turkey broth. Allow the vegetables to cook until tender, which should take approximately 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking and flavor distribution.
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Incorporate Turkey and Rice: About 5 minutes before serving, add the cooked turkey meat, wild rice, and brown rice to the soup. This allows the flavors to meld together while ensuring that the turkey meat is heated through.
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Serve: Ladle the hot soup into bowls and garnish with additional freshly ground pepper if desired. Accompany the soup with crusty dinner rolls or your favorite bread for a complete and satisfying meal.
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Enjoy: This delicious turkey pine nut soup is best enjoyed piping hot, making it an ideal comfort food for those cold winter nights. Share it with family and friends and bask in the warmth of their appreciation for this comforting and flavorful dish.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 605.2
- Total Fat: 20.5g
- Saturated Fat: 5.6g
- Cholesterol: 130.6mg
- Sodium: 249.7mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 56g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.4g
- Sugar: 6.8g
- Protein: 50.8g
Notes:
- Feel free to customize this recipe to suit your preferences. You can add additional vegetables such as diced potatoes or green beans for extra flavor and nutrition.
- For a creamier texture, you can stir in a splash of heavy cream or coconut milk before serving.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.
- Experiment with different types of rice for variety. Jasmine rice or basmati rice would also work well in this soup.
- Don’t forget to garnish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs such as chopped parsley or thyme for a burst of color and freshness.
