Turkey and vegetable soup is a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients and techniques. Whether you're looking for a classic comfort food or a healthy and hearty meal, this article will provide you with everything you need to know to create the perfect turkey and vegetable soup for any occasion. From choosing the right ingredients and cooking methods to adding your own personal touches, this guide will help you make a flavorful and satisfying soup that's sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
TURKEY AND VEGETABLE SOUP
Provided by Emeril Lagasse
Categories main-dish
Time 1h35m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
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 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
SLOW COOKER TURKEY AND VEGETABLE SOUP
Delicious slow cooker vegetable soup with ground turkey and lentils. Very earthy and hearty. Serve alone or with homemade bread for a delicious fall meal.
Provided by Shanelle
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Turkey Soup Recipes
Time 5h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground turkey in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker.
- Add 4 cups water, diced tomatoes with juice, potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, celery, lentils, broccoli, frozen corn, molasses, bay leaves, bouillon cubes, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 5 to 6 hours, adding up to 2 cups more water depending on how thick you want the soup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 41.9 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 11.3 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 842 mg, Sugar 12.1 g
TURKEY MEATBALLS AND VEGETABLE SOUP
Our home economists combined ready-made turkey meatballs with fresh and frozen vegetables to come up with this nicely seasoned soup. Small families can enjoy half now and freeze the rest for later. But bigger families may want to double the recipe, so there's plenty leftover for a second meal. Sprinkle servings with Parmesan cheese just before serving.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , Add the tomatoes, meatballs and corn. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes or until meatballs are heated through. Serve immediately or transfer to freezer containers. May be frozen for up to 3 months., To use frozen soup: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Transfer to a Dutch oven. Cover and cook over medium heat until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 981mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
HEARTY TURKEY AND VEGETABLE SOUP
Save the carcass,pan juices and any leftover gravy from your next turkey for the broth for this soup. If you wish, a turkey breast and 2 drumsticks can be substituted for the turkey carcass. After simmering broth, reserve meat for soup. The recipe is from an October 1985 issue of Bon Appetit that featured a menu and recipes for "A Soup and Bread Supper".
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories Poultry
Time 3h40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- For Broth.
- Melt butter in heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add turkey carcass and brown lightly, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
- Add onion,carrot,celery, garlic,juniper berries and thyme.
- Cook until vehetables soften, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes.
- Add chicken broth,tomato,gravy and pan juices.
- Bring to boil, skimming surface.
- Reduce heat, cover partially and simmer 2 hours.
- Strain broth, remove as much meat from bones as possible and return broth and meat to clean pan.
- For Soup.
- Add potatoes and celery root to broth; boil gently until tender, about 20 minutes.
- Transfer vegetables to processor, using slotted spoon; puree until smooth.
- Add carrots to broth, cover partially and simmer 5 minutes.
- Whisk in potato-celery root puree; add turkey meat, celery and mushrooms.
- Cover partially and simmer 10 minutes.
- (Can be prepared 1 day ahead and refrigerated. Bring to simmer before continuing.).
- Mix in 2 tablespoons parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Ladle soup into bowls , sprinkle with remaining parsley and serve.
TURKEY MEATBALL AND VEGETABLE SOUP
I made up this recipe myself to take advantage of the abundance of fresh vegetables available in our state. It's an economical yet hearty main dish that my husband and three children love all year-round.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 50m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, milk, egg and salt. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1/2-in. balls. In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs in batches; drain if necessary., In a large saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Carefully add meatballs. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts :
TURKEY BACON, CANNELINI BEAN AND VEGETABLE SOUP
After Hurricane Irene hit Massachusettes last fall, I was without power for 4 days. When the power was restored, I decided to make one of my favorite comfort dishes- Bacon, Bean and Vegetable Soup. This is a quick fix, no fuss recipe for whatever ails you. The beans are creamy, the broth is flavorful, the bacon is smokey and the...
Provided by Linda Dalton
Categories Bean Soups
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Cook bacon and set aside. In large pot, add oil and any remaining bacon fat and warm over medium/low heat. Add carrots, celery and onion and stir. Cook about five minutes. Add garlic, salt and lemon pepper. Cover pot and sweat vegetables another 5 minutes. Add cooked turkey bacon.
- 2. Cook another minute or two and add bay leaves, broth and beans. Cook 20 minutes covered. Add spinach and hot sauce and cook until spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Taste and re-season if necessary.
- 3. Garnish with cheese and (homemade) croutons.
VEGETABLE SOUP WITH SAUERKRAUT AND SMOKED TURKEY BREAST
Here is an awesome soup that i got out of "The New German Cookbook". I make it often and it is greedily eaten by those in attendance. I would advise a double recipe.
Provided by Tugar357
Categories Poultry
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- melt the butter and sauté the onion, leek, carrot, celery, and bay leaf till golden.
- Add potato, sauerkraut, broths, wine and simmer for 30 minutes.
- In a heatproof bowl, blend the egg yolk with the sour cream.
- Add a cup of the hot soup mixture into the bowl and blend.
- Then add that back to the soup.
- DO NOT BOIL, the sour cream will curdle.
- cook another 3 minutes Add the turkey and cook another 3 minutes or till heated through.
- Add the parsley and cook two minutes longer.
Tips:
- Choose the right vegetables: Use a variety of vegetables for a more flavorful soup.
- Don't overcook the vegetables: Overcooked vegetables will be mushy and lose their flavor.
- Use a good quality turkey broth: The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality one.
- Season the soup to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.
- Garnish the soup before serving: Garnish with fresh herbs, croutons, or a drizzle of olive oil.
Conclusion:
Turkey and vegetable soup is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a cold day. It is also a great way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and nutritious turkey and vegetable soup that the whole family will enjoy.
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