Best 7 Turkey Rice And Barley Soup Recipes

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Turkey rice and barley soup is a delicious and hearty soup that can be enjoyed all year round. This classic comfort food is packed with protein, vitamins, and fiber, and can be easily tailored to suit your individual taste preferences. Whether you prefer a thick, creamy soup or a light, brothy broth, there is a turkey rice and barley soup recipe out there for everyone. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to create a delicious and flavorful turkey rice and barley soup that will warm your soul and satisfy your taste buds. So gather your ingredients, grab a spoon, and let's get cooking!

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

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.

TURKEY RICE AND BARLEY SOUP



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Myrna Sisel of Green Bay, Wisconsin makes the most of her turkey by simmering the carcass to create this soup that's warm and comforting on a cold winter's day The golden broth is full of rice, barley and colorful veggies.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 3h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 leftover turkey breast carcass (from an 8-pound turkey breast)
3 quarts water
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup uncooked instant rice
1/2 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley
1-1/2 cups sliced carrots
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup sliced celery
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup cubed cooked turkey
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes

Steps:

  • Place carcass, water, bouillon and bay leaves in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours. Remove carcass; cool. , Remove meat from bones and cut into bite-size pieces; set meat aside. Discard bones. Strain broth and skim fat; discard bay leaves. Add rice and barley to broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. , Stir in the carrots, onion, celery, garlic, salt and pepper; cover and simmer 20-25 minutes longer or until the vegetables are tender. Add cubed turkey, parsley and reserved turkey; heat through.

Nutrition Facts :

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.

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

CLASSIC TURKEY AND RICE SOUP



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Is there anything as warm as a bowl of soup made with the leftovers of a meal that you shared with your family?

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Turkey Soup Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 turkey carcass
1 large onion, halved and skin left on
1 large carrot, roughly chopped
1 stalk celery, roughly chopped
1 head garlic, halved
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
salt and ground black pepper to taste
water to cover
2 large onions, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • Combine turkey carcass, halved onion, roughly chopped carrot, roughly chopped celery, halved garlic head, 1 teaspoon rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper in a stockpot; pour in enough water to cover. Bring mixture to a boil, cover pot, reduce heat, and simmer until flavors have blended, about 1 hour.
  • Remove turkey carcass and pull remaining meat from bones; reserve meat and discard carcass. Remove vegetables and bay leaves from stock using a slotted spoon and discard.
  • Stir diced onions, diced carrots, diced celery, minced garlic, poultry seasoning, 1 teaspoon rosemary, and onion powder into stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer until vegetables are very tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Add cooked rice and turkey meat to soup; season with salt and pepper. Cook until rice and turkey meat are warmed, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 3.7 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 56 mg, Sugar 4 g

QUICK TURKEY AND RICE SOUP



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Barley or orzo can stand in for rice from one batch to the next in our tasty and Quick Turkey and Rice Soup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1 medium leek, white and light-green parts only, thinly sliced crosswise and rinsed well
3 ounces celery root, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice (3/4 cup)
1 medium parsnip, cut into 1/4-inch dice
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 1/2 cups Turkey Stock
1 1/2 cups shredded cooked turkey
1 cup cooked rice

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add leek, celery root, parsnip, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until leek is translucent, about 2 minutes.
  • Add stock, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in turkey and rice, and cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

TURKEY SOUP WITH RICE



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Make and share this Turkey Soup With Rice recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Luvs 2 Cook

Categories     Poultry

Time 3h25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 turkey carcass
2 stalks celery & leaves, coarsely chopped
2 carrots, coarsely chopped
1 onion, peeled and quartered
1 bay leaf
8 cups water
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 cups chopped carrots
1 cup rice
2 cups chopped leftover turkey
1 cup frozen corn
3 tablespoons fresh parsley
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot, combine carcass, celery, carrots, onion, bay leaf and water and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 2 to 3 hours over medium low heat. Strain and discard vegetables and bones. Reserve turkey stock. In a large pot, melt butter and cook onions until tender.
  • Stir in celery and thyme.
  • Stir in carrots and rice and toss to coat. Stir in turkey stock and bring to a simmer. Cook until vegetables and rice are tender. Stir in turkey, corn and parsley.
  • Return to simmer and season to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 132.9, Carbohydrate 48.8, Fiber 5, Sugar 5.5, Protein 5.3

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Organic turkey, brown rice, and barley are all great options.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables. Carrots, celery, and onions are classic choices, but you could also try adding sweet potatoes, zucchini, or mushrooms.
  • If you want a thicker soup, add more barley or rice. You can also mash some of the vegetables before adding them to the soup.
  • Season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, and herbs. You could also add a splash of lemon juice or vinegar for a bit of acidity.
  • Let the soup simmer for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. The longer you simmer it, the better it will taste.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

Turkey rice and barley soup is a hearty, healthy, and delicious meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover turkey after Thanksgiving or Christmas. With its simple ingredients and easy preparation, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.

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