Effortless Turkey Soup (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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1 tbsp of butter.
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1 tbsp of olive oil.
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2 celery sticks.
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1 big carrot.
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1 onion or a couple of shallots.
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4 sprigs of fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp if using dried.
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6 cups of chicken or turkey broth.
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1 big clove of garlic.
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2 cups of shredded cooked turkey or chicken.
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1/2 cup of pearl couscous.
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1 tbsp of fresh parsley, chopped.
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2 bay leaves.
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Salt and black pepper, adjust to your preference.
# Preparation Steps:
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Melt butter and heat oil together in a big pot.
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Finely chop garlic, carrot, onion, and celery.
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Let the veggies cook gently with the thyme for about 5 minutes.
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Add the stock to the pot.
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Throw in the turkey pieces along with the bay leaves.
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Increase heat until it’s bubbling.
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Season with as much salt and pepper as you need.
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Add the pearl couscous.
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Let it cook until the couscous is soft, roughly 10 minutes.
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Sprinkle the fresh parsley over the top.
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Serve while it’s warm.
# Additional Tips:
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You can use stock made at home or something store-bought.
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Swap out couscous for noodles if you like.
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It’s an easy way to use holiday leftovers or rotisserie chicken.