Low-Fat Homemade Turkey Soup Recipe

Name: Low-Fat Homemade Turkey Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 lbs turkey breast (It should have some meat remaining on it to make a good rich soup(at least 2 cups)); 2 medium onions; 3 stalks celery; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1/2 teaspoon dried sage; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; black pepper; 1/2 lb Italian pastina or 1/2 lb pasta

Servings: persons

6 lbs turkey breast (It should have some meat remaining on it to make a good rich soup(at least 2 cups))
2 medium onions
3 stalks celery
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
1/2 teaspoon salt
black pepper
1/2 lb Italian pastina or 1/2 lb pasta

1
Place turkey breast in a large 6-quart pot. Cover with water, at least 3/4 full.
2
Peel onions, cut in large pieces, and add to pot. Wash celery stalks, slice, and add to pot also.
3
Simmer covered for about 2-1/2 hours.
4
Remove carcass from pot. Divide soup into smaller, shallower containers for quick cooling in the refrigerator.
5
After cooling, skim off fat.
6
While soup is cooling, remove remaining meat from turkey carcass. Cut into pieces.
7
Add turkey meat to skimmed soup along with herbs and spices.
8
Bring to a boil and add pastina.
9
Continue cooking on low boil for about 20 minutes until pastina is done. Serve at once or refrigerate for later reheating.

1527

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

206

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 lbs turkey breast (It should have some meat remaining on it to make a good rich soup(at least 2 cups)), 2 medium onions, 3 stalks celery, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, and more.

Yes, Low-Fat Homemade Turkey Soup 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.

Low-Fat Homemade Turkey Soup

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