BASIC TURKEY SOUP

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Katie Koziolek of Hartland, Minnesota notes, "I simmer a rich broth using the turkey carcass, then add favorite vegetables and sometimes noodles."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

TURKEY BROTH:
1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12-14 pound turkey)
8 cups water
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 celery rib with leaves
1 small onion, halved
1 medium carrot
3 whole peppercorns
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
TURKEY VEGETABLE SOUP:
8 cups turkey broth
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh carrots
1-1/2 cups sliced celery
1 cup sliced fresh green beans
3/4 cup chopped onion
4 cups diced cooked turkey

Steps:

  • Place all broth ingredients in a large stockpot; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 25 minutes. Strain broth; discard bones and vegetables. Cool; skim fat. Use immediately for turkey vegetable soup, or refrigerate and use within 24 hours. , For soup, combine broth, bouillon, pepper and vegetables in a large stockpot. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, 15-20 minutes. Add turkey; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 1024mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Sara Zafeer
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I've tried this recipe several times and it always turns out great.


Azad Mindwala
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This soup was so easy to make and it was delicious! I added some extra carrots and celery and it was perfect


Sal Tartamella
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I made this soup and it was a bit bland. I would add more salt and pepper to taste next time.


Keneiloe Lumatha
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey and vegetables.


ABUBAKAR BALELE
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I've tried this recipe several times and it always turns out great.


panda lilyana
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This soup was so easy to make and it was delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Adnan Atif
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I made this soup and it was a bit bland. I would add more salt and pepper to taste next time.


nayeli campos
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey and vegetables.


Kshitiz Jha
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. The leftovers are even better the next day.


Justin Null
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor.


Nancy Fit
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I made this soup last night and it was delicious! Using fresh turkey made all the difference, and I can't wait to share it with my family.