TEXAS TURKEY SOUP

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I'm not really fond of soup, so I was a little hesitant to try this recipe. But after some adjustments over the years, I've come to love this one-of-a-kind turkey soup.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 10-12 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

8 cups chicken broth
4 cups cubed cooked turkey
2 large white onions, halved
2 celery ribs, sliced
3 medium carrots, sliced
1 cup each frozen corn, cut green beans and peas
2 bay leaves
1/2 to 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
1-1/2 cups uncooked noodles
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

In a Dutch oven or soup kettle, combine the broth, turkey, vegetables and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. , Return to a boil; add noodles. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until noodles are tender. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; add to soup. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 692mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.