Best 8 Turkey And Vegetable Barley Soup Recipes

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Turkey and vegetable barley soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. This soup is packed with vegetables, barley, and turkey, and it is simmered in a flavorful broth. The result is a soup that is both comforting and delicious. It can be served with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HEARTY BARLEY TURKEY SOUP



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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

5 quarts water, or as needed
1 turkey carcass
1 ½ cups coarsely chopped onion
3 stalks celery
½ cup chopped carrot
10 whole black peppercorns
1 pinch dried thyme, or to taste
1 bay leaf
1 ½ pounds carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 onions, diced
6 stalks celery, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 cup barley
½ cup chopped mushrooms
2 bay leaves
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch dried thyme

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

TURKEY VEGETABLE BARLEY SOUP



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Betty Kleberger of Florissant, Missouri says, "This satisfying soup has an interesting blend of flavors...and it's good for you, too. It's a great way to use up leftover holiday turkey."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 10 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cans (one 49-1/2 ounces, one 14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
4 cups cubed cooked turkey
2 medium carrots, halved and thinly sliced
1 large potato, peeled and cubed
2 cups frozen cut green beans
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup uncooked medium pearl barley
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine all the ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 45-55 minutes or until barley and vegetables are tender. Discard bay leaves. , May be frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts :

TURKEY AND VEGETABLE BARLEY SOUP



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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

1 tablespoon canola oil
5 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2/3 cup quick-cooking barley
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 teaspoon pepper

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

GROUND TURKEY AND BARLEY VEGETABLE SOUP



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An easy recipe from Publix Greenwise Market. Unlike many other dried legumes, split peas do not need to be presoaked before use.

Provided by Sparkmonkey

Categories     Danish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 spray nonstick cooking spray
1 lb lean uncooked ground turkey
5 cups water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup spicy v8 juice
1/3 cup quick-cooking barley
1/3 cup dried split peas, rinsed and drained
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
2 stalks celery & leaves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (1 cup)

Steps:

  • Lightly coat a 4-quart Dutch oven or pot with cooking spray. Heat over medium heat. Cook ground turkey in hot Dutch oven about 5 minutes or until no longer pink, stirring occasionally. Drain off any fat. Stir in water, undrained tomatoes, V8 juice, barley, split peas, salt, oregano, basil, black pepper and bay leaf. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
  • Stir celery into soup mixture. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes more or until celery and barley are tender. Remove and discard bay leaf. Makes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.9, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 59.8, Sodium 483.1, Carbohydrate 17.7, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 3.2, Protein 17.9

TURKEY AND VEGETABLE SOUP



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 leftover whole roasted turkey
2 medium onions, cored, peeled and chopped
3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
3 medium stalks celery, cleaned and chopped
2 bay leaves
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Water, to cover
Any leftover turkey meat, diced
2 cups cooked diced potatoes, rice or pasta
2 cups cooked sweet peas
2 cups cooked carrots, diced
2 cups any other cooked vegetables
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup chopped green onions, green part only
1/4 cup chiffonade fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 cup cooked macaroni
Loaf crusty bread

Steps:

  • Place whole turkey in a large stockpot. Add 1/2 of the onions, carrots, and celery. Add bay leaves, salt and pepper. Cover the turkey with 3 quarts of water. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Remove stock from heat and strain through a fine mesh sieve, saving the liquid (about 2 quarts) and turkey meat, discarding the vegetables.
  • Saute remaining onions, carrots, and celery until wilted, about 4 minutes. Add to strained stock. Add the remaining vegetables, and garlic to the stock. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the meat from the turkey carcass and dice. Add the meat, herbs, and cooked macaroni to stock. Heat through.
  • Ladle the soup into each serving bowl and serve with the crusty bread.

TURKEY SAUSAGE BARLEY SOUP



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Turkey sausage with spinach and barley is the perfect soup.

Provided by Juli Carvi

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

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, diced
¾ pound bulk turkey sausage
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock
6 ounces frozen chopped spinach
2 teaspoons kosher salt
ground black pepper to taste
⅓ cup barley

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until soft, about 5 minutes. Add turkey sausage and garlic, breaking sausage into small pieces with a wooden spoon; cook and stir until sausage is browned, about 5 minutes. Pour chicken stock over the sausage mixture. Stir spinach into broth; bring to a simmer and season with kosher salt and black pepper. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Stir barley into the soup and continue to cook until the barley is tender, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 43.3 mg, Fat 8.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 13.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1587.3 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

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.

HEARTY TURKEY BARLEY SOUP



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Serve your family this rich barley soup made with turkey and vegetables - a hearty skillet dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ground turkey breast
2/3 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley
2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) ready-to-serve beef broth
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 jar (23 to 24 ounces) pepper steak or cacciatore sauce
2 cups frozen sweet peas, potatoes and carrots (from 16-ounce bag)

Steps:

  • Cook turkey in Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir in barley, broth, tomatoes and pepper steak sauce. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Stir in frozen vegetables. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until barley is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1150 mg

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and texture to the soup. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and squash.
  • If you want a thicker soup, add more barley or rice. You can also blend a portion of the soup until smooth and then stir it back in.
  • Season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices. Some good options include thyme, rosemary, and sage.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.
  • Leftover soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Turkey and vegetable barley soup is a hearty, flavorful, and nutritious soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.

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