CHUNKY TURKEY SOUP

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This hearty, chunky soup is the perfect answer to your Turkey Day leftovers. Combining the earthy flavors of curry and cumin, no one will mistake it for canned soup! Jane M. Scanlon, Marco Island, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings (1-1/3 cups each).

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12- to 14-pound turkey)
4-1/2 quarts water
1 medium onion, quartered
1 medium carrot, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 celery rib, cut into 2-inch pieces
SOUP:
2 cups shredded cooked turkey
4 celery ribs, chopped
2 cups frozen corn
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place the turkey carcass in a stockpot; add the water, onion, carrot and celery. Slowly bring to a boil over low heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours., Discard the carcass. Strain broth through a cheesecloth-lined colander. If using immediately, skim fat. Or cool, then refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight; remove fat from surface before using. (Broth may be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for 4-6 months.), Place the soup ingredients in a stockpot; add the broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until pasta and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 595mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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This soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


jack wolk
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I love that this soup is so versatile. I can add whatever vegetables I have on hand, and it always turns out great.


Yobanie Lopez
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm and hearty, and it always makes me feel better.


Savita ter Haar
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I've made this soup several times, and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make, and it's always delicious.


SB Luminary
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


sweet and sour lemon
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I made this soup for my Thanksgiving dinner, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Bishnu Sankae
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I love the addition of the wild rice in this soup. It gives it a nice nutty flavor.


Ornov Afnan
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This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and hearty, and it always makes me feel better.


Chand Cheema
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I made this soup in my slow cooker, and it turned out perfectly. It was so easy, and I didn't have to heat up my kitchen.


Stjepan Hauser
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Gaming Zohorul77
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add whatever vegetables I have on hand, and it always turns out great.


Annie Colinas
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This soup is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Khizer Khalid
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's easy to make, and it's absolutely delicious. I've already made it twice, and I'm sure I'll be making it many more times in the future.


Brett M
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I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I even had people asking for the recipe.


Barbad Satti
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This is one of the best turkey soups I've ever had. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Bahzad Hussein
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I followed the recipe exactly, and the soup turned out perfectly. It was so delicious, and my guests loved it. Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Daryle Hicks
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's warm, hearty, and flavorful. I highly recommend it!


Jolen Witbooi
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I was able to use leftover turkey from Thanksgiving, and I also added some extra vegetables that I had on hand. It turned out great!


M.K Queen
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I'm not usually a fan of turkey soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of turkey, vegetables, and spices was perfect, and the soup was so hearty and filling.


MORE ZAK ZAK
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This chunky turkey soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were incredible, and it was so easy to make. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular soup rotation.