Best 5 Best Spices For Turkey Soup Recipes

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With the chilly weather approaching, there's nothing quite like a warm and comforting bowl of turkey soup to nurture your soul. To elevate this classic dish to new heights of flavor, the selection of spices you use is paramount. Whether you prefer a bold and zesty concoction or a subtly aromatic blend, the right spices will tantalize your taste buds and make your turkey soup truly unforgettable. Join us as we embark on a culinary journey to discover the best spices for turkey soup, transforming this humble dish into a symphony of flavors that will delight your senses.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

TURKEY SOUP



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My daughter got this recipe from her husband's mother. As in many households, our turkey gets picked over for a few days after the holidays. This soup is especially good on cold winter nights when it's snowing...which happens a lot where I live! -Carol Brethauer, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 4h30m

Yield 12 servings (5 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 14-pound turkey)
3 quarts water
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, grated
1 bay leaf
Dash poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Salt, optional

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, place turkey carcass, water and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 4-5 hours. , Remove carcass from stock. Remove any meat; dice. Return to stock along with rice, onion, celery, carrots, bay leaf and poultry seasoning. Add remaining seasonings to taste. Cover; simmer over medium-low heat until rice is cooked. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 412mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HOMEMADE TURKEY SOUP



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The guests have gone home, the dishes are done-and now the fun part begins. Turn the day after the big meal into a turkey soup-making day, when you can spend a few hours gently simmering a meaty broth and savory vegetables. The result will be a homemade creation that might soon become your black Friday tradition.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

Carcass from cooked 10- to 12-lb turkey
3 quarts (12 cups) water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning or dried sage leaves
1 dried bay leaf
1/2 cup uncooked pearl barley
3 medium carrots, sliced (1 1/2 cups)
1 cup chopped onions
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
3 cups cut-up cooked turkey
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Break up turkey carcass to fit 6-quart Dutch oven. Add water, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning and bay leaf. Heat to boiling over high heat; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Skim off any residue that rises to the surface. Remove bones, meat and bay leaf from broth; cool. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones, and cut into bite-size pieces; reserve. Discard bones and bay leaf.
  • Skim fat from broth; discard. Stir in barley. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in carrots, onions, celery, 3 cups cooked turkey and reserved turkey cut from bones. Simmer uncovered 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables and barley are tender. Stir in parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 330 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

TURKEY NOODLE SOUP



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With Thanksgiving close at hand (early October in Canada and late November in the United States) this simple recipe helps utilize the inevitable turkey leftovers. Enjoy!

Provided by Frank Butcher

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h45m

Yield 5 quarts, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 quarts water
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup celery leaves, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
7 chicken bouillon cubes
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped (see notes)
1 cup fresh peas or 1 cup frozen peas
1 cup carrot, sliced
1 cup cut green beans, fresh or frozen
4 cups fine egg noodles (8 Oz)
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup flour
turkey carcass, from a 15-20 pound turkey

Steps:

  • In an eight quart kettle or Dutch oven place turkey bones, water -- down through to and including the bay leaf.
  • Heat to boiling; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Remove the bones to a platter and let c ool.
  • Add the parsley through to green beans.
  • Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, scrape meat from carcass and return meat to soup pot. Add liquid if required.
  • Heat to boiling; add noodles and cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a small frying pan; stir in flour.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the flour browns.
  • Stir into boiling soup.
  • When the soup returns to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Serve hot in large bowls - as if there were any other kind! - Enjoy.
  • Notes: I serve this with fresh French Bread and butter.
  • I have used yellow beans and a mixture of both.
  • Once I wound up using frozen mixed vegetables - and it was still good.
  • On two makings, chicken was substituted for the turkey - and it turned out well.
  • Hints on Herbs and Spices: To substitute dried herbs for fresh, use 1/3 tsp powdered or 1/2 tsp crushed for every Tbsp of fresh chopped herbs.
  • To test for dryness before packing (in case of drying f resh herbs for winter use) put a few sprigs or leaves in a tightly covered jar and watch for condensation.
  • Store herbs in tightly covered jars, away from heat. Add mint, oregano, basil and any other dried herbs to recipes at the end or near end of cooking time for a more pronounced flavour.
  • If you are enlarging recipes, spice to taste rather than to measure. When preparing cooked foods for freezing, it is advisable to under-season them with herbs or spices, then add more seasoning to taste when you reheat them and you will have the ultimate in flavour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.5, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 25.3, Sodium 1488.2, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 3.3, Protein 4.5

TURKEY SOUP



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An easy Turkey Soup recipe. A few fresh vegetables and a leftover turkey is all you'll need to create this phenomenal soup - perfect for cold nights and holiday nostalgia.

Provided by Kemp Minifie

Categories     Soup/Stew     Poultry     turkey     Vegetable     Kid-Friendly     Fall     Winter     Noodle     Gourmet     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Carcass from a 14- to 16-lb roast turkey, including skin
4 qt water
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium onions, chopped
3 medium carrots, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
6 oz medium dried egg noodles (about 3 1/4 cups)
1 cup frozen peas (from a 10-oz package)
2 to 3 cups coarsely chopped cooked turkey meat (without skin)

Steps:

  • Pull carcass into large pieces. Combine carcass, water, and thyme in a 7- to 10-quart pot and simmer, uncovered, skimming froth, 3 hours. Discard large bones with a slotted spoon or tongs, then pour broth through a large sieve into a large bowl.
  • If broth measures less than 12 cups, add water. If not, boil, uncovered, in cleaned pot until reduced to 12 cups. If using broth right away, let stand until fat rises to top, 1 to 2 minutes, then skim off and discard fat. If not using broth right away, cool, uncovered, then chill, covered, before skimming fat (it will be easier to remove when cool or cold).
  • Heat oil in cleaned and dried pot over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then cook onions, carrots, and celery, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Add broth and simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are just tender, about 10 minutes. Add noodles, peas, and turkey and simmer, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender, about 10 minutes.

OLD-FASHIONED TURKEY NOODLE SOUP



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Make the most of leftover turkey with this down-home soup. Creating a broth by roasting the turkey, garlic and vegetables adds richness and depth to the flavor without the need for additional fats. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 4h45m

Yield 10 servings (3-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 19

BROTH:
1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12- to 14-pound turkey)
2 cooked turkey wings, meat removed
2 cooked turkey drumsticks, meat removed
1 turkey neck bone
1 medium unpeeled onion, cut into wedges
2 small unpeeled carrots, cut into chunks
6 to 8 garlic cloves, peeled
4 quarts plus 1 cup cold water, divided
SOUP:
3 quarts water
5 cups uncooked egg noodles
2 cups diced carrots
2 cups diced celery
3 cups cubed cooked turkey
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2-1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place the turkey carcass, bones from wings and drumsticks, neck bone, onion, carrots and garlic in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 1 hour, turning once., Transfer the carcass, bones and vegetables to an 8-qt. stockpot. Add 4 qts. cold water; set aside. Pour remaining cold water into baking pan, stirring to loosen browned bits. Add to pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-4 hours. , Cool slightly. Strain broth; discard bones and vegetables. Set stockpot in an ice-water bath until broth cools, stirring occasionally. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Skim fat from broth. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, bring 3 qts. water to a boil. Add noodles and carrots; cook for 4 minutes. Add celery; cook 5-7 minutes longer or until noodles and vegetables are tender. Drain; add to simmering broth. Add cubed turkey; heat through. Stir in the parsley, salt, thyme and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use a variety of spices: Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices to find the perfect combination for your turkey soup. Some popular spices to try include thyme, sage, rosemary, garlic, onion, black pepper, and bay leaves.
  • Roast the turkey bones before adding them to the soup: This will help to add a deeper flavor to the broth.
  • Use fresh vegetables: Fresh vegetables will give your soup a more vibrant flavor than frozen or canned vegetables.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: Overcooked vegetables will become mushy and lose their flavor.
  • Add the noodles or rice at the end of the cooking process: This will prevent them from becoming overcooked.
  • Season the soup to taste: Once the soup is finished cooking, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Serve the soup with a variety of toppings: Some popular toppings for turkey soup include croutons, crackers, shredded cheese, and sour cream.

Conclusion:

Turkey soup is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. By following the tips in this article, you can make a turkey soup that is flavorful, healthy, and sure to please everyone at the table.

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