Harvest Turkey Soup

Name: Harvest Turkey Soup
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 5 min
Yield: 22 servings (5-1/2 quarts).
Ingredients: 1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12-pound turkey); 5 quarts water; 2 large carrots, shredded; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 large onion, chopped; 4 chicken bouillon cubes; 1 can (28 ounces) stewed tomatoes; 3/4 cup fresh or frozen peas; 3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach; 1 tablespoon salt, optional; 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

The recipe for this super soup evolved over the years. I've been diabetic since I was 12, so I've learned to use herbs and spices to make dishes like this taste terrific. It also has a colorful blend of vegetables. -Linda Sand, Winsted, Connecticut

Ingredients

1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12-pound turkey)
5 quarts water
2 large carrots, shredded
1 cup chopped celery
1 large onion, chopped
4 chicken bouillon cubes
1 can (28 ounces) stewed tomatoes
3/4 cup fresh or frozen peas
3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach
1 tablespoon salt, optional
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

Place the turkey carcass and water in a Dutch oven or large soup kettle; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours. Remove carcass; allow to cool. Remove turkey from bones and cut into bite-size pieces; set aside.
Strain broth. Add carrots, celery, onion and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the tomatoes, peas, rice, spinach, salt if desired, pepper, marjoram, thyme and reserved turkey. Return to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 0g saturated fat (0 sugars, 0 fiber). Diabetic Exchanges: 4 very lean meat, 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

Originally published as Harvest Turkey Soup in Taste of Home October/November 1996

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churcpj

Dec 1, 2015

So good! I added 2 15oz cans of white kidney beans (drained) instead of peas.... Try it!!
sarahewalters

Nov 8, 2015

This is a family favorite of ours!
teenamombear

Jul 31, 2013

This soup was excellent! I made it with leftover turkey and commercial turkey broth. Everyone loved it.
lindafinda

Nov 25, 2012

I have NEVER made a turkey soup that even the dog would eat! They wound up in the trash, sadly. This recipe is FANTASTIC!Just made it and am jogging to make room for seconds! Thanks Linda!! A winner for sure. Only change I made was Bell's Poultry Seasoning instead of listed seasonings-a family favorite.Yumm!
Reneemart

Nov 23, 2012

I make this every year after Thanksgiving. The soup turns out delish every time. Great recipe, thanks for sharing this one!
Sweets8

Oct 9, 2012

Since the first time this recipe was published, it's been my "go to" recipe for turkey soup. My husband and family LOVE it! Thanks for sharing such a keeper recipe.
mepbook

Nov 30, 2011

Delicious! My first time making a broth soup from scratch and I impressed myself. Everyone loved it.
ncbelle3

Nov 25, 2011

Yummy loved this with the tomatoes.Will be doing this again often.Thank you for sharing :-)
kbosso

Jul 23, 2011

Replace some water with chicken broth. Add the veges in the beginning and break up the turkey bones. Though out veges and put new veges into new soup with turkey parts.
debihunt

Feb 3, 2011

This soup is amazing, my kids call it magic soup, since they say they feel better after they eat if if they are sick, it always turns out delicious & full of flavour. I substitute barley for rice sometimes!!