Turkey Vegetable Soup

Culinary Setting
Home
Servings
4
Cuisine
American
Product
Turkey Broth

Ingredients

2-1/2 lbs TURKEY WINGS

5 c cold water

2 onions, qtered

1 carrot, cut in chunks

1 bay leaf

5 black peppercorns

2 Cubes low-sodium chicken bouillon, or TURKEY BROTH

1 Ear corn, cut into 1/2-inch slices

1 carrot, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch slices

1 Stalk celery, cut into 1/2-inch slices

1 Medium zucchini, cut into 1/2 to 3/4-inch slices

4 Medium tomatoes, peeled and cut into qters

1 c sugar-snap peas or green beans

1 Medium leek, well rinsed and thinly sliced

1/2 c lima beans

3 tbsp pearl barley

3 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; or 1 tbsp dry

1-1/2 tsp fresh oregano, chopped; or 1/2 tsp dry

1 Clove garlic, mashed with 1/4 tsp salt

3/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 c broccoli flowerettes

1/2 c fresh or frozen peas

Directions


 



TURKEY BROTH



In a 5-quart saucepan combine wings, cold water, onion wedges, carrot chunks, bay leaf, peppercorns and broth or bouillon. Bring to a boil over high heat. Skim off any foam. Reduce heat, cover and simmer mixture for 1 to 1-1/4 hours, or until wings are tender.


Remove turkey from cooking liquid and allow to cool. Remove poultry from bones, discard skin and bones. Cube poultry; cover and refrigerate.


Strain broth. Discard seasoning, vegetables and spices. Skim off any remaining fat. Return broth to saucepan.




TURKEY SOUP



Add corn, carrot, celery and zucchini slices, tomatoes, sugar-snap peas or green beans, sliced leek, lima beans, barley and seasonings to broth. Over high heat, bring mixture to a boil. Cover and immediately reduce heat to a simmer. Cook 20 minutes or until all vegetables are tender.


Add reserved turkey, broccoli and peas; gently cook 5 to 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.



 

Nutrition Facts

Total Calories 359

Total Fat 18 g

% Daily Total Fat 45

Cholesterol 69 g

Sodium 159 mg

Total Carbohydrates 44 g

Protein 40 g