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15 lbs SMOKED TURKEY DRUMSTICKS, OR 10 POUNDS SMOKED TURKEY THIGHS
4-1/2 Gallons water
3 Sticks celery, rinsed
3 carrots, rinsed
1 c onions, diced
1/4 Bunch parsley, rinsed
2 tbsp cumin seeds
3 bay leaves
2 tbsp black peppercorns
3 tbsp salt
5 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and 3/8-inch dice
1-1/2 qt onions, peeled and 3/8-inch dice
2 lbs poblano peppers, seeded and 3/8-inch dice
5 lbs frozen diced red potatoes
3 qt Roma tomatoes, diced
3 qt corn niblets
1 No. 10 can cooked black beans, rinsed and drained
3 c salsa verde
3/4 c turkey base
1/4 c blackened seasonings
2 tbsp liquid smoke
3 c barbecue sauce
1 lb unsalted butter
1/3 c garlic, minced
1 qt all-purpose flour
As needed sour cream, thinned
As needed scallions, thin sliced
1. STOCK
Place turkey drumsticks, water, celery, carrots, onions, parsley, cumin, bay leaves, peppercorns and salt into a large soup kettle and bring to a boil.
Skim scum from surface, lower heat to a simmer, cover kettle and simmer for 1 hour.
Strain through a china cap reserving both stock and turkey drumsticks, but discarding vegetables and herbs.
Return stock to kettle.
2. TURKEY
Remove turkey meat from drumsticks, discard skin and bones. Chop turkey into ¼-inch dice and reserve.
3. VEGETABLES
Bring turkey broth to a boil, add sweet potatoes, onions and poblanos. Return to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 7 minutes.
Stir in red potatoes, tomatoes, corn, black beans, salsa verde, turkey base, blackened seasonings, liquid smoke and barbecue sauce.
Stir in reserved turkey.
Return soup to a simmer.
4. ROUX
In a skillet, melt butter, add garlic and sauté for 2 minutes until softened but not brown. Stir in flour and continue to cook for 3 minutes to make a roux.
Whisk roux into soup.
Cook soup over a low heat stirring for 2-3 minutes.
5. PLATING and SERVICE
Garnish each serving with a swirl of thinned sour cream and sliced scallions.
Yields: 6-1/2 gallons
Total Calories 272
Total Fat 12 g
% Daily Total Fat 33
Cholesterol 64 g
Sodium 642 mg
Total Carbohydrates 22 g
Protein 20 g