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How to Make Hearty Turkey Soup with Parsley Dumplings - A Step-by-Step Guide

Hearty Turkey Soup with Parsley Dumplings is a comforting and satisfying dish that's perfect for a cozy night in. The rich and flavorful broth, tender turkey meat, and light and fluffy dumplings make this soup a standout meal. Whether you're looking for a way to use up leftover turkey or simply want to enjoy a comforting bowl of soup, this recipe is a must-try.

What sets this soup apart is the addition of homemade parsley dumplings. These fluffy dumplings add a pop of color and flavo...

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Ingredients

  • 1 picked over turkey carcass
  • 12 cups water
  • 1 ½ cups chopped celery
  • 5 carrots
  • 1 yellow onion, cut into wedges
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ¾ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 small rutabaga, cubed
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ pounds cooked turkey, cubed
  • ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 slices white bread, quartered
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted

Information

  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 serving

  • Combine turkey carcass, water, 1 cup celery, 2 carrots, onion, 2 teaspoons salt, thyme, bouillon, and bay leaf in large 4 quart stockpot. Bring to boiling. Lower heat, and cover. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Strain stock, and discard solids. Skim off fat using ladle or fat separator. Pick meat off bones when cooled. Reserve meat.
  • Combine 6 tablespoons flour and 1/2 cup milk in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake to combine. Pour stock into pot. Bring to simmering. Strain flour mixture through sieve into stock, stirring.
  • Slice remaining 3 carrots. Add rutabaga, ground pepper, remaining 1/2 cup celery, and sliced carrots. Simmer 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  • While the soup is simmering, prepare the dumplings. Combine parsley and bread in processor; whirl until medium size crumbs. Add 1 1/4 cups flour, baking powder, and salt; process just until combined. Add 1/2 cup milk and butter; process using on-off pulses just until blended.
  • Drop mounded tablespoons of dumpling mixture into simmering soup. Place cover on pot. Cook for 12 minutes, or until dumplings are dry in center. Add turkey meat; cook 3 minutes, or until heated through.

    • Nutrition

    404 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 91mg
    • Sodium: 1067mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 15mg
    • Calcium: 154mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 632mg

    Categories

    Soup recipes
    Turkey recipes
    Hearty recipes
    Main recipes