Best 6 Turkey Leftovers Barley Soup Recipes

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When it comes to Thanksgiving leftovers, turkey is often the star of the show. But what do you do with all that leftover turkey? One delicious and versatile option is to make turkey leftovers barley soup. This hearty and flavorful soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey, and it's also a healthy and satisfying meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious and satisfying soup that will warm you up on a cold day.

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

HEARTY BARLEY TURKEY SOUP



Hearty Barley Turkey Soup image

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 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.

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 LEFTOVERS - BARLEY SOUP



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Use the turkey leftovers to make this hearty soup. If everyone is tired of turkey, freeze it and enjoy it on a cold winter night with some crunchy french bread

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Stocks

Time 3h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 Spanish onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 bay leaf
10 -12 peppercorns
1/4 cup parsley sprig, chopped
1 turkey carcass
8 cups water
1 (10 ounce) can chicken stock
1 (18 ounce) can tomatoes
1 cup sliced carrot
1/2 cup sliced celery (with leaves)
1/2 small peeled cubed rutabaga
1/3 cup pearl barley
4 cups cubed cooked turkey
1/2 cup corn kernel
1/2 cup canned red kidney beans, washed
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Broth---------.
  • Combine onion carrots, bay leaf, peppercorns,parsley stocks, turkey carcass, water, chicken stock and tomatoes, in a stock pot.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat to simmer.
  • Simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
  • Strain.
  • Soup-----------.
  • In a clean stockpot, combine strained turkey broth, carrots, celery, rutabaga and pearl barley.
  • Simmer for 30 minutes or until barley and veggies are tender.
  • Add turkey, corn and kidney beans.
  • Cook for a couple of minutes until heated through.
  • Add Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley.

BARLEY TURKEY SOUP



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Instead of using chicken broth, I frequently make homemade stock using the leftover holiday turkey. A steaming bowl of this turkey barley soup takes the chill out of winter. -Mrs. Warrens Constans, Fruitland, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups diced celery
1 cup medium pearl barley
1 medium onion, diced
3/4 cup diced carrots
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine the first 11 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes or until vegetables and barley are tender. , Stir in turkey and parsley if desired; heat through. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 939mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

TURKEY BARLEY SOUP



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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

1-1/2 cups sliced carrots
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup thinly sliced celery
1 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
9 cups turkey broth
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1/2 cup medium pearl barley
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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: This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.
  • Add vegetables: Feel free to add other vegetables to the soup, such as carrots, celery, or potatoes.
  • Season to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.
  • Serve with crusty bread or crackers: This soup is perfect for a cold winter day, and it's even better when served with crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

This turkey leftovers barley soup is a delicious and easy way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The soup is hearty and filling, and it's perfect for a cold winter day. So next time you have leftover turkey, be sure to try this recipe!

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