Best Hearty Turkey Noodle Stew Recipes

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OLD-FASHIONED TURKEY NOODLE SOUP



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Make the most of leftover turkey with this down-home soup. Creating a broth by roasting the turkey, garlic and vegetables adds richness and depth to the flavor without the need for additional fats. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 4h45m

Yield 10 servings (3-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 19

BROTH:
1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12- to 14-pound turkey)
2 cooked turkey wings, meat removed
2 cooked turkey drumsticks, meat removed
1 turkey neck bone
1 medium unpeeled onion, cut into wedges
2 small unpeeled carrots, cut into chunks
6 to 8 garlic cloves, peeled
4 quarts plus 1 cup cold water, divided
SOUP:
3 quarts water
5 cups uncooked egg noodles
2 cups diced carrots
2 cups diced celery
3 cups cubed cooked turkey
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2-1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place the turkey carcass, bones from wings and drumsticks, neck bone, onion, carrots and garlic in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 1 hour, turning once., Transfer the carcass, bones and vegetables to an 8-qt. stockpot. Add 4 qts. cold water; set aside. Pour remaining cold water into baking pan, stirring to loosen browned bits. Add to pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-4 hours. , Cool slightly. Strain broth; discard bones and vegetables. Set stockpot in an ice-water bath until broth cools, stirring occasionally. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Skim fat from broth. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, bring 3 qts. water to a boil. Add noodles and carrots; cook for 4 minutes. Add celery; cook 5-7 minutes longer or until noodles and vegetables are tender. Drain; add to simmering broth. Add cubed turkey; heat through. Stir in the parsley, salt, thyme and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HEARTY TURKEY STEW WITH VEGETABLES



Hearty Turkey Stew with Vegetables image

Turkey breast meat and fresh vegetables are cooked up into a hearty stew that may be enjoyed any time of year.

Provided by PIPPYMOE

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 1h5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
2 onions, chopped
1 stalk celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 carrots, peeled and sliced into 1 inch pieces
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken stock
¼ teaspoon dried marjoram
2 skinless, boneless turkey breast halves, cubed
1 green bell pepper, diced

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Place onions in the pot and cook until tender. Stir in celery and carrots, and cook until tender. Stir in the potatoes and flour. Pour in the chicken stock, and season soup with marjoram. Place turkey in the pot, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Mix the green bell pepper into the soup, and continue cooking 10 minutes, until pepper is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 178.9 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 59.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 705.6 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

SOUTHWEST TURKEY STEW



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I prefer main dishes that let me stay on my diet but still eat what the rest of the family eats. My husband and our young children think this diet-friendly stew is a hit. -Stephanie Wilson of Helix, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 pounds turkey breast tenderloins, cubed
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 can (15 ounces) turkey chili with beans, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup salsa
3 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro, optional

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet, brown turkey in oil; transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the chili, tomatoes, peppers, onion, salsa, garlic, chili powder, cumin and salt., Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours, until turkey is no longer pink and vegetables are tender. Garnish with cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 837mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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