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Leftover Turkey Orzo Soup
Chances are you might have some leftover turkey this week, and this turkey orzo soup recipe is a light and flavorful way to give it a new life! It’s a simple, straightforward recipe that's warm, comforting and exactly what you want when you’re tired of heavy holiday food.
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 35 min⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 25 min👤 Nicole Gaffney📖 coleycooks
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pot
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots and celery, and cook until softened, about ⏱️ 6-8 minutes.
medium onion (finely chopped)1medium carrots (finely chopped)2
2
Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about ⏱️ 30 seconds.
3
Pour in the stock and thyme sprig and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper.
thyme sprig1
4
Add the orzo and cook, stirring occasionally so it doesn’t stick, until just al dente, about ⏱️ 8 minutes.
orzo1 cup
5
Stir in the turkey and cook until heated through, ⏱️ 2-3 minutes.
6
Add the lemon juice and parsley, then taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
fresh parsley (chopped )2 tablespoons
7
Serve hot, with crusty bread, grated cheese and extra lemons on the side.
Nutrition Facts
calories
301 kcal
fat Content
8 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
8 g
sodium Content
922 mg
protein Content
22 g
trans Fat Content
0.003 g
cholesterol Content
41 mg
carbohydrate Content
35 g
saturated Fat Content
2 g
unsaturated Fat Content
5 g
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