Turkey Soup with Root Vegetables Recipe
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Turkey Soup with Root Vegetables

By: kdonofrio 
"A recipe for Thanksgiving leftovers. Instead of the turkey carcass, you can use 3 to 4 pounds of turkey necks, backs, and wings. Serve the soup with Parmesan cheese."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (8)

Prep Time:
40 Min
Cook Time:
3 Hrs 40 Min
Ready In:
4 Hrs 20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 roast turkey carcass, cut into pieces
  • 12 cups cold water
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 1 Spanish onion, chopped
  • 1/4 bunch Italian parsley
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 12 whole black peppercorns
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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 1 large parsnip, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 pound rutabagas, peeled and diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons minced Italian parsley
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta

Directions

  1. Bring the turkey carcass and water to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Skim off and discard any scum that forms. Add the chopped celery, chopped carrots, chopped Spanish onion, 1/4 bunch parsley, bay leaves, and peppercorns and return to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 3 hours. Strain the turkey broth through a mesh sieve and skim off any fat that floats to the surface.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the red onion; cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the diced celery, diced carrots, parsnip, and rutabaga; cook 5 minutes more. Stir in the garlic and chopped parsley, and cook for 1 minute more. Pour in the turkey broth, season to taste with salt and pepper, and bring to a simmer over high heat.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the vegetables are nearly tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the orzo and cook until just tender, about 7 minutes. Cover and remove the pot from the heat. Let stand until the orzo is tender, about 5 minutes.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 276 | Total Fat: 7.2g | Cholesterol: 5mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2009 by ruffles   view full review
i thought this was a delicious, savory and seasonal fall dish. i had never made anything with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2010 by KateBit   view full review
I just made this soup and it is excellent! Very flavorful. I didn't add the orzo as there...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2009 by BILL556   view full review
I love soups & stews in the winter months and this is so good. The rutabaga and parsnip give...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2010 by Lece   view full review
I was quite disappointed with this recipe. It sat wrong in my stomach and I burped it for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2010 by LMS   view full review
Turkey soup has always been a challenge for me. Mine always came out short on flavor. With...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2010 by Cinnagirl   view full review
This broth has great flavor...so good! I will use this recipe everytime I make a turkey.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2011 by Wardy   view full review
Thank you for sharing. This was easy to put together and has turned out great!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2011 by Ezara   view full review
The kids (including the guest kid) each had four servings of this soup, so I'd have to give it...

 

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