Turkey Barley Soup 🍲
Description:
After the holidays, when the kitchen is still echoing with festive flavors, there’s nothing quite as comforting as a steaming bowl of Turkey Barley Soup. This recipe, a product of the esteemed test kitchens of Homemakers Magazine, utilizes the hearty remnants of a roasted turkey carcass to create a rich, nourishing broth that’s perfect for warming up chilly evenings. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, it’s a go-to for transforming leftovers into a culinary masterpiece.
Cook Time: 3 hours
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 3 hours and 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Turkey carcass |
| 1 | Onion |
| 2 | Carrots |
| 2 | Celery stalks |
| 1/2 | Cup pearl barley |
| 1 | Carrot (diced) |
| 1 | Onion (diced) |
| 2 | Turnips (diced) |
| – | Fresh parsley |
| – | Salt and pepper |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Broth:
- Break up the turkey carcass to fit a large saucepan.
- Cover the carcass with water in the saucepan.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the saucepan.
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Simmer the Broth:
- Cover the saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer the broth, uncovered, for 2 hours.
- Periodically skim off any scum that rises to the top of the broth and discard it.
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Strain and Simmer:
- After 2 hours, strain the soup into another large saucepan, using a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
- Reserve the turkey carcass but discard the cooked vegetables.
- Return the strained stock to a simmer over medium heat.
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Add Barley and Vegetables:
- Stir in the pearl barley and simmer the broth, covered, for an additional 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, add the diced carrots, onion, and turnips to the simmering broth.
- Continue to simmer the soup for another 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
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Finish and Serve:
- Once the vegetables are tender, add the diced turkey meat back into the soup.
- Season the soup generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish each serving with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and freshness.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 78.8
- Fat Content: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 54.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 17.7g
- Fiber Content: 4.1g
- Sugar Content: 4.2g
- Protein Content: 2.2g
Notes:
- This Turkey Barley Soup is a versatile recipe that’s perfect for utilizing leftover turkey carcasses from holiday feasts.
- Feel free to adjust the quantities of vegetables and barley according to your preference and the amount of turkey stock available.
- Serve this hearty soup with crusty bread or a side salad for a satisfying meal that’s sure to warm you from the inside out. Enjoy! 🥄🦃
