TURKEY BARLEY SOUP

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I always make this soup after the holidays when I have a nice, meaty turkey carcass for making stock. You can get a lot of servings out of it simply by increasing the amount of water used. This recipe was developed in the tests kitchens of Homemakers Magazine.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Poultry

Time 3h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 turkey carcass
water, to cover
1 onion, quartered
2 carrots, cut into 2 ",chunks
2 stalks celery, cut into 2 ",chunks
1/2 cup pearl barley
1 cup diced carrot
1 onion, coarsely chopped
2 cups diced turnips
diced cooked turkey
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Break up the turkey carcass to fit a large saucepan; cover with water.
  • Add onion, carrots and celery.
  • Cover and bring to a boil.
  • Skim any scum that rises to the top; discard.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours.
  • Strain soup into another large saucepan, reserving the carcass but discarding the vegetables.
  • Return the stock to simmer; stir in barley and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
  • Add diced carrots, onion and turnip and simmer for a further 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Add turkey.
  • Season well with salt and pepper and garnish with parsley.

Allie Bugge
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This soup is delicious! I love the rich flavor of the turkey and the barley adds a nice texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Talhw Hutt
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I'm not a great cook, but this soup was easy to make and turned out really well. I'll definitely be making it again.


Magsi Magsi
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and affordable meal. The soup is packed with vegetables and lean protein, and it's very easy to make.


Jason Bradley
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I made this soup for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Wikus Holtzhausen
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and flavorful, and the barley keeps you feeling full for hours.


Michelle Motsoeneng
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I'm not a huge fan of turkey, but I really enjoyed this soup. The barley and vegetables added a lot of flavor and made the soup very filling.


Raju Miya
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of flavors and the barley gives it a nice chewy texture. I will definitely be making this again.


Tanya Smith
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a winner. It's a great way to use up leftover turkey, and it's also a healthy and filling meal.


Maya Conklin
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the rich flavor and the tender turkey.


Raymond Avogo
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. The soup was flavorful and hearty, and the barley added a nice texture.


Terrena Baker
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Easy to follow, and the soup turned out delicious! Will definitely be making this again.


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