Name: Hearty Turkey and Pearl Barley Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion (diced); 2 medium carrots (peeled and diced); 2 celery stalks (diced); 1 yellow bell pepper (diced); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano; 1/2 tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 6 cups chicken broth; 2 cups tomato puree (or passata); 1/2 cup pearl barley; 2-1/2 cups turkey (leftover shredded with a fork); 3 cups baby spinach; 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped); 2 oz. parmesan cheese (shaved for serving); sea salt and black pepper (to taste)

Hearty Turkey and Pearl Barley Soup

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Hearty Turkey and Pearl Barley Soup is a delicious and comforting soup made with tender turkey meat, nutritious pearl barley, and a medley of vegetables. It’s a hearty and satisfying dish that will warm you up on chilly days. The turkey adds a rich flavor to the soup, while the pearl barley adds a pleasant chewiness and boosts its nutritional value.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1 15

Total Time 1 30

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Appetizer, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Calories: 242

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion diced
2 medium carrots peeled and diced
2 celery stalks diced
1 yellow bell pepper diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
1/2 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups tomato puree or passata
1/2 cup pearl barley
2-1/2 cups turkey leftover shredded with a fork
3 cups baby spinach
1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
2 oz. parmesan cheese shaved for serving
sea salt and black pepper to taste

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Method

Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add in the onion, carrots, celery, bell pepper, and garlic; season with a fat pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the veggies soften up slightly, around 3-4 minutes.
Add in the oregano, paprika, thyme, and Italian seasoning; continue cooking until the spices become fragrant, another 1-2 minutes.
Pour in the chicken broth and tomato passata; increase the heat the high. Bring the soup to a boil, add in the pearl barley, then immediately decrease the heat to medium and cover with a lid. Let the soup simmer away until the barley is cooked through, around 45-65 minutes depending on your particular barley.
Uncover and add in the turkey, baby spinach, and parsley. Continue cooking until the turkey is heated through and the parsley is wilted, another 6-8 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper, if needed.
Serve immediately with shaved parmesan on top. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 242kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 13gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 1098mgPotassium: 777mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 5625IUVitamin C: 57mgCalcium: 191mgIron: 4mg

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