A hearty soup made with smoked turkey, wild rice, and a medley of vegetables. Perfect for a cold day or when you’re feeling under the weather.
Smoked Turkey Soup
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This recipe for Smoked Turkey Soup is a family favorite, passed down through generations. It’s a great way to use leftover turkey, and the smoky flavor adds a unique twist to the traditional turkey soup.
Ingredients
- 1 turkey, meat off bone. Cube Skin + Bones in pot
- 6 qt water
- 1/2 cup liquid smoke
- 1 cup chicken base
- 8 cups chopped onion
- 4 cups chopped carrots
- 4 cups chopped celery
- 4 cups flour
- 4 cups wild rice
- 4 cups sweet bell peppers
- 2 tbsp white pepper
- 4 cups cream
- 8 cups milk
Directions
- Put the turkey skin and bones in a pot with 6 quarts of water, liquid smoke, and chicken base. Cook for 4 hours.
- Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and flour to the pot. Cook for 15 minutes.
- Add the stock to the pot and bring to a boil. Boil for 15-20 minutes.
- Blend the soup to your desired consistency.
- Add the wild rice, turkey meat, sweet bell peppers, and white pepper to the pot.
- Stir in the cream and milk. Let the soup warm for 20 minutes before serving.
- This soup is very versatile. Feel free to add other vegetables or spices to suit your taste. The soup will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week, or you can freeze it for up to three months.