Hearty Barley Turkey Soup

Turkey barley soup is a comfort-food favorite that stretches your turkey into another meal. Simmer your Thanksgiving turkey carcass to create a rich homemade turkey stock that forms the base of a delicious soup, loaded with aromatic vegetables, barley, and mushrooms. Perfect for lunch or dinner with a slice of crusty bread, this may just be the best turkey soup ever.


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Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 3 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 12
Total Time: 3 hrs 45 mins

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • 5 quarts water, or as needed

  • 1 turkey carcass

  • 1 ½ cups coarsely chopped onion

  • ½ cup chopped carrot

  • 3 stalks celery, cut in half

  • 10 whole black peppercorns

  • 1 large bay leaf

  • 1 pinch dried thyme, or to taste


Directions

  1. Gather all stock and soup ingredients.

    Tips

    If you brined your turkey, use less salt than called for in this recipe.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
102 Calories
1g Fat
22g Carbs
3g Protein


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