Bowl Of The Wife Of Kit Carson (Turkey Leg Soup Wit

Name: Bowl Of The Wife Of Kit Carson (Turkey Leg Soup With Chickpeas)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces dried garbanzo beans, soaked at least 12 hours; 2 quarts water; 2 (1 1/2-2 lb) raw turkey legs; 2 medium onions, peeled and coarsely chopped; 1 bay leaf, crumbled; 1 tablespoon salt; 8 whole black peppercorns; 3 tablespoons raw long-grain rice (do not use converted rice); 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled; 3 tablespoons canned green chilies, drained, seeded and finely chopped; 8 ounces monterey jack cheese, cut in 1/4-inch cubes (muenster may be substituted); 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 avocado, cut in thin slices (optional)

Servings: persons

8 ounces dried garbanzo beans, soaked at least 12 hours
2 quarts water
2 (1 1/2-2 lb) raw turkey legs
2 medium onions, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 bay leaf, crumbled
1 tablespoon salt
8 whole black peppercorns
3 tablespoons raw long-grain rice (do not use converted rice)
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano, crumbled
3 tablespoons canned green chilies, drained, seeded and finely chopped
8 ounces monterey jack cheese, cut in 1/4-inch cubes (muenster may be substituted)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 avocado, cut in thin slices (optional)

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["Drain garbanzos well. Do not save water.", "Place garbanzos in a large pot or Dutch oven.", "Add the 2 quarts water.", "Bring to a boil over high heat.", "Reduce heat to low, partially cover, and simmer until garbanzos are tender, about 1 hour.", "Remove garbanzos with a slotted spoon and set aside, reserving water.", "Add turkey legs to the cooking water. If there is not enough liquid to cover, add a little water.", "Increase heat to high and bring to a boil, skimming any foam that forms on top.", "Add onion, bay leaf, salt and peppercorns.", "Reduce heat to low, partially cover, and simmer until turkey is cooked and tender, about 45 minutes.", "Remove turkey legs and set aside.", "Strain and reserve liquid. Discard solids.", "Remove meat from turkey legs, cut into 1"" cubes, and set aside. Discard skin and bones.", "Bring liquid to a boil over high heat.", "Stir in rice and oregano, and reduce heat to low.", "Cover tightly and simmer until rice is tender, about 20 minutes.", "Stir in garbanzos, turkey and chilies.", "Simmer just until all ingredients are heated through, 4-5 minutes.", "Ladle into a serving bowl and top with cheese and parsley.", "If using avocados, arrange on top.", "Serve hot."]

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Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces dried garbanzo beans, soaked at least 12 hours, 2 quarts water, 2 (1 1/2-2 lb) raw turkey legs, 2 medium onions, peeled and coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Bowl Of The Wife Of Kit Carson (Turkey Leg Soup With Chickpeas) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Bowl Of The Wife Of Kit Carson (Turkey Leg Soup With Chickpeas)

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