Turkey Leftovers Barley Soup
Turn your holiday leftovers into a comforting, hearty meal with this Turkey Leftovers Barley Soup recipe! Packed with wholesome ingredients like tender shredded turkey, nutty pearl barley, and a medley of sautéed vegetables, this soup is simmered to perfection in a flavorful turkey or chicken stock seasoned with fragrant dried thyme, rosemary, and a hint of garlic. Ready in just over an hour, this recipe effortlessly combines simplicity and savory goodness, making it the perfect way to warm up and reduce food waste. Serve it piping hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant finishing touch. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this bowl of cozy deliciousness reinvents your holiday leftovers into something extraordinary!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups cooked turkey, shredded or diced
- 1 cup pearl barley
- 8 cups turkey or chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the cooked turkey, pearl barley, turkey or chicken stock, dried thyme, dried rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.
Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
Simmer the soup for 40–45 minutes, or until the barley is tender and the flavors are well combined. Stir occasionally to prevent the barley from sticking to the bottom.
Remove the bay leaf and taste the soup, adjusting the seasonings as needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2366 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.4 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.3 g | 72% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 583 mg | 194% | |
| Sodium | 9990 mg | 434% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.5 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.2 g | 151% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.4 g | ||
| Protein | 245.7 g | 491% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 447 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 18.2 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 4220 mg | 90% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
