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Turkey-Barley Soup

:  The Essential EatingWell Cookbook (2004)

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Nutty barley and earthy, sweet root vegetables supplement leftover turkey to create a homey soup with an old-fashioned flavor. To shorten cooking time, substitute quick-cooking barley for pearl barley; add carrots and parsnips with the barley and simmer the soup for about 20 minutes total.


Turkey-Barley Soup Recipe

Makes: 8 servings, 1 cup each

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Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low calorie | Low carbohydrate | Low cholesterol | Low saturated fat | Low sodium | Heart healthy | Healthy weight | High fiber |

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped (2 cups)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup pearl barley
  • 6 cups Essential Turkey Broth, (recipe follows) or reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced (1 cup)
  • 2 medium parsnips, peeled and diced (1 cup)
  • 2 cups diced skinless cooked turkey, (8 ounces)
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, (optional)

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Preparation

  1. Heat oil in heavy soup pot (4- to 6-quart capacity) over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 30 seconds. Add barley and stir to coat. Add broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low. Skim off any froth. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  2. Add carrots and parsnips. Cover and simmer until the barley and vegetables are just tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Add turkey and simmer until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes more. Add dill, lemon juice and pepper. Taste and add salt, if needed. Serve hot.

Tips & Notes

  • Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Per serving: 170 calories; 4 g fat ( 1 g sat , 2 g mono ); 27 mg cholesterol; 18 g carbohydrates; 16 g protein; 4 g fiber; 238 mg sodium; 438 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin A (52% daily value), Selenium (26% dv), Fiber (16% dv).

Carbohydrate Servings: 1

Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 lean meat


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Main dish, poultry
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Total Time
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Ethnic/Regional
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Servings
8 or more
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Diabetes appropriate
Low calorie
Low carbohydrate
Low cholesterol
Low saturated fat
Low sodium
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Turkey
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