DANISH TURKEY DUMPLING SOUP

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This recipe was handed down from my grandmother, who was a Danish caterer. My 100% Italian husband has come to expect this on a chilly evening as it now only warms the body but warms the heart as well. -Karen Sue Garback-Pristera Albany, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 3h35m

Yield 6 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12- to 14-pound turkey)
9 cups water
3 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 bay leaf
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1 medium turnip, peeled and diced
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
DUMPLINGS:
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Place carcass, water, bouillon and bay leaf in a stockpot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours. , Remove carcass. Strain broth and skim fat; discard bay leaf. Return broth to pan. Add the tomatoes, vegetables, parsley and salt. Remove turkey from bones and cut into bite-size pieces; add to soup. Discard bones. Bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender., For dumplings, in a large saucepan, bring water and butter to a boil. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add all at once to pan and stir until a smooth ball forms. Remove from heat; let stand for 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Continue beating until mixture is smooth and shiny. Stir in parsley. , Drop batter in 12 mounds into simmering soup. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift cover while simmering).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 202 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 1238mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

Ajay Ram Ajay
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The dumplings are so fluffy and the broth is so flavorful.


NABEEL Mughal
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This soup is delicious! The dumplings are light and fluffy, and the broth is flavorful and comforting. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Sheedskin Korezes
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This soup was a bit too bland for my taste. I had to add a lot of salt and pepper to make it flavorful. The dumplings were also a bit dry.


Zabir Ullah
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. The dumplings are light and fluffy, and the broth is flavorful and comforting. I added a few extra vegetables to the soup, like carrots and celery, and it turned out even better. I will definitely be making th


RamIshwor Sah
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. The dumplings are hearty and filling, and the broth is flavorful and comforting. I added a bit of extra salt and pepper to taste, and it was perfect.


Shahazib khan Shahazib khan
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I've never had Danish turkey dumpling soup before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was so easy to make and the results were amazing. The dumplings were light and fluffy, and the broth was flavorful and comforting. I will definitely be making


fortuneblandy
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This Danish turkey dumpling soup was a delight to make and even more delightful to eat. The dumplings were so fluffy and flavorful, and the broth was rich and savory. I added a few extra vegetables to the soup, like carrots and celery, and it turned