Name: Hearty Turkey and Pearl Barley Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 90 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsps 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 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp 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

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

Course Appetizer, Lunch

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 242 kcal

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Ingredients

2 tbsps 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 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp 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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Instructions

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!

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Nutrition

Calories: 242kcal (12%)Carbohydrates: 29g (10%)Protein: 13g (26%)Fat: 9g (14%)Saturated Fat: 3g (19%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 23mg (8%)Sodium: 1098mg (48%)Potassium: 777mg (22%)Fiber: 6g (25%)Sugar: 8g (9%)Vitamin A: 5625IU (113%)Vitamin C: 57mg (69%)Calcium: 191mg (19%)Iron: 4mg (22%)

Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

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