Greek Turkey Soup
A warm and comforting soup made from Thanksgiving turkey leftovers, blended with fresh herbs and lemon juice for a vibrant flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: None specified
Ingredients
Scale
- Thanksgiving turkey leftovers
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup rice
- Fresh herbs (such as dill and parsley)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cups chicken or turkey broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients, shredding or chopping turkey and chopping onion and mincing garlic.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add Turkey and Broth: Add turkey leftovers and broth to the pot, stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the Rice: Add rice, stir in, and simmer for about 15 minutes until rice is tender.
- Mix in Lemon Juice and Herbs: Stir in lemon juice and fresh herbs for added freshness.
- Season to Taste: Season with salt and pepper, stirring well.
- Serve Warm: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm.
Notes
For a flavorful touch, serve with crusty bread or a fresh salad. Garnish with extra herbs or olive oil if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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