Slow-Cooker Leftover Turkey, Lemon, And Couscous So

Name: Slow-Cooker Leftover Turkey, Lemon, And Couscous Soup Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cooked turkey wings, including bones and skin; 1 1/2 cups cooked turkey meat, preferably dark and light; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped; 1 stalk celery, finely chopped; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 bay leaves; 3 sprigs fresh thyme; 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1/2 lemon; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 6 cups; or store-bought low-sodium chicken or turkey stock; 1 cup dry white wine or leftover dry sparkling wine; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup Israeli (pearl) couscous; 1/4 cup minced flat-leaf parsley or cilantro

Servings: persons

2 cooked turkey wings, including bones and skin
1 1/2 cups cooked turkey meat, preferably dark and light
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
6 cups
or store-bought low-sodium chicken or turkey stock
1 cup dry white wine or leftover dry sparkling wine
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup Israeli (pearl) couscous
1/4 cup minced flat-leaf parsley or cilantro

1
Place turkey wings and meat in the bowl of a slow cooker.
2
Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add carrot, celery and onion and saute, stirring often, until vegetables start to soften, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and continue cooking, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute longer.
3
Transfer vegetables to slow cooker along with bay leaves, thyme, poultry seasoning, lemon, Worcestershire sauce, stock, and wine. Season with salt and pepper, cover and cook on low setting for 6 1/2 hours.
4
Remove turkey and pull meat from bones. Discard skin and bones and return meat to the slow cooker. Add couscous and continue cooking until couscous is tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours longer.
5
Discard bay leaves, thyme sprigs and lemon half. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed. Ladle into bowls, garnish with herbs and serve.

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Tips for the best results

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cooked turkey wings, including bones and skin, 1 1/2 cups cooked turkey meat, preferably dark and light, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large carrot, peeled and finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Slow-Cooker Leftover Turkey, Lemon, And Couscous Soup Recipe 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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Slow-Cooker Leftover Turkey, Lemon, And Couscous Soup Recipe

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