Turkey Minestrone Soup Recipe
Total Time
40 minutes
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(12)
Ingredients
5 servings
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion,diced
- 1 large carrot, peeled and thinly sliced,cut into half-moons
- 2 celery stocks, thinly sliced
- 6 fat garlic cloves, rough chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme- or sub dried oregano and/or dried basil
- 6 cups flavorful turkey Stock ( see below) or use chicken stock
- 1 can diced tomatoes ( 1 ½ cups) and their juices
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked pepper
- 1 cup pasta like little shells ( or use GF pasta)
- 1 can cannellini beans ( rinsed and drained) or use white beans, pinto or cooked heirloom beans
- 1 -2 cups turkey meat
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce or GF Braggs Liquid Amino
- pinch cayenne
- Handful Tuscan or Lacinato Kale
- Garnish- fresh parsley, basil ribbons, lemon zest, drizzle olive oil and/ or grated parmesan or romano
- Turkey bones ( legs, ribs, carcass, neck)
- 1 onion, quartered
- 6-8 smashed garlic cloves
- 2 carrots, rough chopped
- 2-3 celery stalks, rough chopped
- 10-15 peppercorns
- 4 bay leaves
- handful fresh herb sprigs ( thyme, rosemary sage) optional
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Preparation
Step 1
To make turkey stock:
Step 2
Place turkey bones- legs, carcass and neck, in a large pot.
Step 3
Add onion, garlic cloves, celery, carrot, peppercorns, bay leaves and fresh herbs. If you have other veggie scraps, feel free to add them. Add enough water to cover the bones.
Step 4
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer, uncovered, for about 2-4 hours, skimming the surface of foam. Add more water as needed to cover the bones. Strain and season with salt if you like.
Step 5
To remove more fat, chill, and fat will rise to the top and harden for easy removal.
Step 6
To make Minestrone:
Step 7
In a large pot, heat oil over med- high heat.
Step 8
Add onion, carrots, celery and garlic and cook 6-8 minutes, stirring often, cooking until onion begins to brown, turning heat to medium if necessary.
Step 9
Add thyme, 6 cups turkey stock, tomatoes, salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
Step 10
Once boiling add 1 cup pasta ( don’t be tempted to add more), beans and turkey meat.
Step 11
Cook 10 minutes, or until pasta is cooked. Add kale and stir to wilt.
Step 12
Taste for salt, add soy sauce for depth, and pinch cayenne for a little heat.
Step 13
Divide among bowls, sprinkle with fresh parsley or basil ribbons, a drizzle of olive oil, lemon zest or grated parmesan.
Step 14
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