Turkey is a culinary favorite during the colder months of the year, and many a family struggles through November and December trying to decide what to do with all those turkey leftovers. Cold turkey sandwiches are good, but on a chilly day, nothing is quite as comforting as a warm bowl of soup. Next time, give this turkey soup recipe a try.
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Best Soup Recipes for Chilly Weather
This turkey soup recipe is a great way to make use of those turkey leftovers while serving up a healthy dinner. The vegetables in this dish — onions, celery, carrots, tomatoes, garlic and green beans! — will leave your family with happy bellies and bodies.
Evelyn’s Turkey Soup Recipe
This is my mother-in-law’s recipe, and at age 81, she still makes it on snowy days.
2 turkey wings or drumsticks
2 to 3 large onions, chopped
1 bunch celery, sliced or chunked
1 pound carrots, sliced or chunked
1 large can crushed tomatoes
2 cloves garlic
2 to 3 tablespoons parsley
2 tablespoons poultry seasoning
1 to 2 teaspoons black pepper
½ cup uncooked instant rice
1 can green beans, optional
Place turkey in large stockpot and cover with water. Simmer for 1½ to 2 hours, or until meat falls off bone. Remove skin and bone from pot.
Add onions, celery, carrots, tomatoes, garlic, parsley, poultry seasoning, black pepper and rice. Let simmer for an additional 1½ to 2 hours, or until vegetables are tender. Add green beans and heat through. Yields 6 to 8 servings.
