How to Make Turkey and Okra Soup with Barley and Bacon - A Step-by-Step Guide

There’s something about a steaming bowl of soup that warms the soul and satisfies the hunger. And when it comes to hearty and comforting soups, few can compete with the robust flavors of a turkey and okra soup with barley and bacon. This rustic and delicious dish combines the earthy sweetness of barley with the smoky saltiness of bacon, the rich and flavorful turkey, and the unique texture and taste of okra.

Perfect for a cold winter’s night or a lazy Sunday afternoon, this soup is not...

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Ingredients

  • 4 quarts turkey broth
  • 3 cubes chicken bouillon
  • 1 pound thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch square pieces
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pound cubed cooked turkey
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 1 cup barley
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 pound okra, sliced
  • ½ bunch fresh parsley, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 35 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 16 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 15
  • Yield: 5 1/2 quarts

  • Combine turkey broth and chicken bouillon in a slow cooker.
  • Place bacon in a skillet over medium heat; add garlic and black pepper. Cook and stir until bacon is crispy, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; blot to remove as much fat as possible.
  • Stir bacon mixture into the slow cooker. Add turkey, red onion, barley, rosemary, salt, and Italian seasoning.
  • Cook, stirring every half hour, on Low for 7 1/2 hours (or high for 3 1/2 hours). Stir okra and parsley into soup and continue cooking for 30 minutes more.
  • Cool soup to room temperature and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight. Skim any solid fat off the top and heat soup on the stovetop.
  • Nutrition

    185 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 40mg
    • Sodium: 1849mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 48mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 326mg