BARLEY TURKEY SOUP

Barley Turkey Soup image

Instead of using chicken broth, I frequently make homemade stock using the leftover holiday turkey. A steaming bowl of this turkey barley soup takes the chill out of winter. -Mrs. Warrens Constans, Fruitland, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

8 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups diced celery
1 cup medium pearl barley
1 medium onion, diced
3/4 cup diced carrots
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Dash cayenne pepper
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine the first 11 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30-40 minutes or until vegetables and barley are tender. , Stir in turkey and parsley if desired; heat through. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 939mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 14g protein.