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Turkey Dumpling Soup

Creamy Turkey Dumpling Soup for Cozy Family Nights

This comforting Turkey Dumpling Soup is a perfect blend of tender dumplings and rich broth, ideal for family gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 carcass Meaty leftover turkey or rotisserie chicken
  • 8 cups Chicken broth low-sodium preferred
  • 4 cups Water
  • 2 ribs Celery cut into 1-inch slices
  • 1 medium Carrot cut into 1-inch slices
  • 1 tbsp Poultry seasoning or sage/thyme
  • 1 leaf Bay leaf omit if using fresh herbs
  • 0.5 tsp Salt to taste
  • 0.5 tsp Pepper to taste
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 1 cup Fresh or frozen cut green beans
  • 10 oz Frozen corn
  • 10 oz Frozen peas
For the Dumplings
  • 2 cups Biscuit/baking mix or homemade baking powder biscuit dough
  • 0.67 cup Milk 2% or milk alternative

Equipment

  • large stockpot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large stockpot, combine the meaty leftover turkey carcass, chicken broth, and water. Add chopped celery, carrot, poultry seasoning, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a vigorous boil, then simmer for 3 hours.
  2. Remove the turkey carcass, cool slightly, shred the turkey meat, and set aside 4 cups for the soup.
  3. Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve, discarding the cooked vegetables and bay leaf. Return the broth to the stockpot.
  4. Add the chopped onion, celery, carrot, and green beans to the strained broth. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  5. Stir in the frozen corn, peas, and reserved shredded turkey. Bring back to a gentle boil for 5 minutes.
  6. In a separate bowl, mix the biscuit mix with milk until just combined. Drop spoonfuls into the simmering broth and cover for 10 minutes without lifting the lid.
  7. Check the dumplings for doneness, then ladle the soup into bowls and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal. Adjust seasonings to taste and feel free to use a variety of vegetables based on availability.

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