TURKEY AND OKRA SOUP WITH BARLEY AND BACON

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This is a great fall soup, rich in taste with seasonings, bacon, and onions pronounced.

Provided by Ed Haley

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Barley Soup Recipes

Time 16h35m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 quarts turkey broth
3 cubes chicken bouillon
1 pound thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch square pieces
2 tablespoons minced garlic
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound cubed cooked turkey
1 red onion, sliced
1 cup barley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 pound okra, sliced
½ bunch fresh parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine turkey broth and chicken bouillon in a slow cooker.
  • Place bacon in a skillet over medium heat; add garlic and black pepper. Cook and stir until bacon is crispy, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; blot to remove as much fat as possible.
  • Stir bacon mixture into the slow cooker. Add turkey, red onion, barley, rosemary, salt, and Italian seasoning.
  • Cook, stirring every half hour, on Low for 7 1/2 hours (or high for 3 1/2 hours). Stir okra and parsley into soup and continue cooking for 30 minutes more.
  • Cool soup to room temperature and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight. Skim any solid fat off the top and heat soup on the stovetop.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 40.3 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 16.3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 1849.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

Kng Khan
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I don't like okra, so I omitted it from the recipe. The soup was still very good.


Drift Dub
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This soup is a bit bland for my taste. I added some salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.


Mx kawsar
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I used chicken broth instead of turkey broth and it was still delicious.


Tayyab Janjua
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I added some chopped carrots and celery to the soup for extra vegetables.


ashraful molla
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a great meal to freeze for later.


Ayanda Petlele
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I wasn't sure about the okra, but I'm so glad I tried it. It adds a delicious depth of flavor to the soup.


Stephanie Harrington
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out perfectly.


Colin Lambert
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and always a hit with my family.


Fiza4646
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The soup was flavorful and the barley added a nice texture.


Ricky Hankies
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This soup is a warm and comforting meal, perfect for a cold winter day. The turkey and okra add a unique flavor that I've never tasted before.