Greens and Beans Turkey Soup
“On winter evenings, we like nothing better than a piping hot bowl of soup. This one uses the turkey carcass to make a flavourful stock for the soup.” —Susan Albert, Jonesburg, Missouri
| Servings | Prep Time | Cook Time |
| 10servings (2-1/2 quarts) | 15minutes | 2-1/2hours |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 10servings (2-1/2 quarts) | 15minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 2-1/2hours |
Ingredients
- 1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12-pound turkey)
- 9 cups water
- 2 celery ribs cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 medium onion cut into chunks
- 1 can (15-1/2 oz) great northern beans rinsed and drained
- 1 package (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezed dry
- 3 tbsp chopped onion
- 2 tsp chicken bouillon granules
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Portions: servings (2-1/2 quarts)
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Ingredients
Portions: servings (2-1/2 quarts)
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Instructions
- Place turkey carcass in a stockpot; add water, celery and onion. Slowly bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 2 hours.
- Remove carcass and cool. Strain broth through a cheesecloth-lined colander; discard vegetables. Skim fat. Remove meat from bones and cut into bite-sized pieces; discard bones. Return broth and meat to pot.
- Add beans, spinach, chopped onion, bouillon, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 10 minutes.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
1 cup: 105 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 568mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1/2 starch.
