Using leftover turkey from Thanksgiving dinner is a great way to make a delicious and nutritious soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. Barley is a heart-healthy grain that adds a chewy texture and nutty flavor to the soup. This low-fat version of turkey barley soup is packed with vegetables and lean protein, making it a healthy and satisfying meal.
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CREAMY AFTER-THANKSGIVING TURKEY SOUP
This is a version of Valorie Walker's recipe with a few of my changes. Enjoy.
Provided by Paul
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Turkey Soup Recipes
Time 1h55m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place turkey carcass in a large pot or Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. Remove carcass and allow to cool. Separate turkey meat from the bones. Cut meat into bite-size pieces; discard bones. Reserve about 12 cups turkey broth in a large bowl. Save remaining broth for another use.
- Melt butter in another large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat; cook and stir onion, carrots, and celery in melted butter until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir flour into vegetable mixture; cook and stir until smooth, about 5 minutes. Gradually stir in about 1/3 the reserved turkey broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Stir remaining turkey broth, turkey meat, half-and-half, fettuccine, stuffing, salt, chicken bouillon, pepper, and poultry seasoning into half-and-half mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until noodles are tender, about 10 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 56.8 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 442.2 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
HEARTY BARLEY TURKEY SOUP
Just the best turkey soup ever. If you brined your turkey, you will need to add less salt to the soup.
Provided by JR
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Barley Soup Recipes
Time 3h50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Bring water and turkey carcass to a boil in a large pot; add 1 1/2 cup chopped onion, 3 stalks celery, 1/2 cup chopped carrot, peppercorns, 1 pinch thyme, and 1 bay leaf. Simmer, skimming excess fat and foam from top of stock as needed, 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Add more water to stock as it evaporates. Remove carcass from stock and cool. Pull meat from bones and shred; refrigerate until needed. Strain stock and return liquid to pot.
- Mix 1 1/2 pounds carrots, 2 onions, 6 stalks celery, barley, mushrooms, 2 bay leaves, salt, marjoram, black pepper, and 1 pinch thyme into turkey stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer soup, stirring occasionally, until barley is fully cooked, 1 hour and 20 minutes. Add turkey meat to the soup and simmer for 10 more minutes. Remove bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 2.4 mg, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 471.5 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
HOMEMADE TURKEY SOUP
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
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 AND VEGETABLE BARLEY SOUP
Using ingredients on hand, I stirred up this turkey and veggie-packed soup. If you have them, corn, beans and celery are great here, too. -Lisa Wiger, St. Michael, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add carrots and onion; cook and stir until carrots are crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes., Stir in barley and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until carrots and barley are tender, 10-15 minutes. Stir in turkey, spinach and pepper; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 662mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
EASY LOW FAT AFTER THANKSGIVING TURKEY BARLEY SOUP
Simple, delicious and healthy soup! This is a wonderful use for leftover Thanksgiving turkey, or can be made with chicken breasts. Serve piping hot with freshly baked bread, rolls, or pumpkin muffins. Enjoy!
Provided by BecR2400
Categories Thanksgiving
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the broth or water and the barley in a 3-quart pot, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 40 minutes, or until the barley is almost tender.
- Add the mushrooms, carrots, celery, onion, bouillon granules, thyme, pepper and turkey to the pot. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the barley and vegetables are tender.
- Ladle the soup into individual serving bowls, and serve hot garnished with fresh snipped parsley.
LOW FAT BEEF BARLEY SOUP
Found this easy to prepare recipe in my grocery store's (Stop & Shop) circular. It makes a delicious, hearty soup that is low in fat and high in nutrition. My husband loves it and has requested it often. I love it because it's easy to prepare and low fat!
Provided by Maureen in MA
Categories Grains
Time 2h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Add oil into skillet.
- Sear diced meat in pan.
- Add flour to pan and stir for 1 minute.
- Add beef stock to pan and stir.
- Add remainder of ingredients.
- Simmer 1-2 hours until barley is softened.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 288.6, Fat 11.4, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 43.9, Sodium 206.2, Carbohydrate 27.8, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 4.1, Protein 19.1
TURKEY BARLEY SOUP
I originally created this turkey barley soup as a way to use Thanksgiving leftovers. I think you'll agree it's too good to serve only once a year! It makes a hearty meal with homemade bread. -Jodi Jeude, Carbondale, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a 3-qt. saucepan, saute carrots, mushrooms, celery and onion in oil for 20 minutes or until tender. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-60 minutes or until barley is tender. Discard bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 1094mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
Tips:
- Use leftover turkey meat for a flavorful and economical soup. You can also use leftover chicken or beef.
- To make the soup ahead of time, cook and shred the turkey, then let it cool completely. Store the turkey in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- When you're ready to make the soup, simply add the turkey to the pot with the other ingredients. You can also freeze the cooked soup for up to 3 months.
- To make the soup thicker, add more barley or rice. You can also add some cornstarch or flour, but be sure to whisk it in well so that it doesn't clump.
- Season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. You can also add some lemon juice or vinegar for a bit of brightness.
Conclusion:
This easy low-fat turkey barley soup is a delicious and healthy way to use up leftover turkey after Thanksgiving. It's also a great meal to make on a cold winter day. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a hearty and flavorful soup that the whole family will enjoy.
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