If you want to make a country-style turkey dish with a delicious soup, you can prepare a hearty turkey soup using leftover turkey (or fresh turkey parts) and rich, comforting flavors. Here’s a step-by-step recipe:

Country-Style Turkey Soup Recipe 🍲

Ingredients make country turkey delicious:

For the Broth:

• 1 turkey carcass or 2-3 turkey legs (or any turkey parts with bones)
• 8 cups water (or homemade stock for extra flavor)
• 1 onion (quartered)
• 3 garlic cloves (crushed)
• 2 carrots (chopped)
• 2 celery stalks (chopped)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
• 1 sprig thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme)
• 1 sprig rosemary (optional)

For the Soup:

• 2 potatoes (diced)
• 1 cup cabbage (chopped)
• 1/2 cup mushrooms (optional)
• 1 cup corn (fresh or frozen)
• 1-2 tablespoons soy sauce (for umami)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter or turkey fat
• Fresh herbs (parsley or green onions for garnish)

Instructions:

Step 1: Make the Broth

1. In a large pot, heat a little turkey fat or oil and brown the turkey pieces for 5 minutes on each side to enhance the flavor.
2. Add water (or stock), onion, garlic, carrots, celery, bay leaves, peppercorns, and salt.
3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours until the turkey is tender and the broth is flavorful.
4. Skim off any foam or fat from the surface occasionally.
5. Remove the turkey pieces, let them cool, and shred the meat. Strain the broth to remove the solids and discard them.

Step 2: Cook the Soup

6. In the same pot, heat butter or turkey fat and sauté the potatoes, cabbage, and mushrooms for 5 minutes.
7. Pour in the strained turkey broth and bring it to a simmer.
8. Add the shredded turkey, corn, soy sauce, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
9. Let the soup simmer for another 20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

Step 3: Serve and Enjoy!

10. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
11. Garnish with fresh parsley or green onions.
12. Serve hot with cornbread or biscuits on the side for a classic country touch!

Tips for Extra Flavor:

✔️ Add a splash of heavy cream for a creamy turkey soup.
✔️ Mix in some cooked rice or egg noodles for a heartier meal.
✔️ Stir in a bit of hot sauce or cayenne for a spicy kick.