LEMON TURKEY SOUP

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A wonderful, light soup perfect for the post-holiday turkey leftovers. The lemon in this recipe makes your palate zing, and it is so friendly on the waist-line when you need a 'light' meal after the heaviness of the holidays. Enjoy!

Provided by Gitano

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

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup chopped red onion
1 clove garlic, minced
¾ cup thinly sliced carrots
½ cup chopped celery
⅓ cup diced red bell pepper
2 cups turkey stock
1 cup diced cooked turkey
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
1 pinch sea salt
fresh ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add carrots, celery, and red bell pepper; cook and stir until carrots begin to soften, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Pour turkey stock into vegetable mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until flavors blend, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir cooked turkey, lemon juice, and lemon zest into turkey stock mixture; simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Add spinach leaves, salt, and black pepper; simmer until spinach wilts and turns bright green, 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 27.6 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 482.2 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

Ptiking Khan
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This soup is delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect.


Nawaraj Lamichhane
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a very affordable meal to make. I love the addition of lemon, which gives the soup a bright and refreshing flavor.


Dj Arow
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a very affordable meal to make. I love the addition of lemon, which gives the soup a bright and refreshing flavor.


Bshoy Ameer
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This soup was amazing! It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. The broth is rich and flavorful, and the turkey is tender and juicy. I love the addition of lemon, which gives the soup a bright and refreshing flavor. I will definitely be m


Luna Watanabe
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This soup was very easy to make and the ingredients are easy to find. The flavor was good, but not great. I would probably make this again if I was in a pinch, but I wouldn't go out of my way to make it.


Lil Nesquik
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I found this soup to be a bit too salty. I would recommend using less salt next time.


Waqar Ghaffar
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This soup was a bit too thick for my taste. I would recommend adding more broth or water to thin it out.


Saif Khan gp
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a very unique and flavorful soup. I love the combination of lemon and turkey. I will definitely be making this soup again.


mari nadareiahvili
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a very affordable meal to make. I love the addition of lemon, which gives the soup a bright and refreshing flavor.


NJ Official
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I love the way the lemon and turkey flavors come together. I highly recommend this recipe!


Md anower Hosen
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This soup was easy to make and the ingredients are affordable. The flavor was good, but not great. I would probably make this again if I was in a pinch, but I wouldn't go out of my way to make it.


Md. Arafat Hossain
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I found this soup to be bland and lacking in flavor. I would not recommend this recipe.


Haytham K
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This soup was a bit too sour for my taste. I would recommend using less lemon juice next time.


Mbali Mhlabeni
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I wasn't sure how I would like this soup, but I was pleasantly surprised. The lemon flavor was subtle and the soup was very creamy. I would definitely make this again.


Russell Nichols
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This soup was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The broth was flavorful and the turkey was tender. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was a perfect meal.


Kashifm Kashi
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! The soup was easy to make and the ingredients are readily available. The flavor was amazing and the lemon really brightened up the dish. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Ch Mubashar
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This lemon turkey soup is a delightful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The broth is rich and flavorful, with a nice balance of lemon and turkey. The vegetables are cooked perfectly and add a nice crunch to the soup. I highly recommend thi