Turkey & Barley Soup

15 min prep time
25 min cook time
5servings
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Recipe by Lara Rondinelli Hamilton, RD, LDN, CDE and Jennifer Bucko Lamplough Source The Diabetes Cookbook Photo by Photography by Terry Doran; Food Styling by Skyler Myers; Styled by Stacey Heston
Turkey & Barley Soup

How to Make Turkey & Barley Soup

This soup is a great way to use up leftover Thanskgiving turkey, or you could use cooked chicken or other cooked protein. It's quick an easy to make, and makes enough to feed a crowd (or have plenty of leftovers for meal prepping)! Barley provides a nutty flavor and chewy texture, but you could use another grain like brown rice or quinoa.
15 min prep time
25 min cook time
5servings
2 cups
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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Add the olive oil to a soup pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and mushrooms to the pot. Sauté for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the onions start to turn clear.
  3. Add the barley, broth, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Add the turkey. Season with the salt and pepper. Cook until the turkey is heated, then serve.
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Nutrition facts

5 Servings

  • Serving Size
    2 cups
  • Amount per serving Calories 220
  • Total Fat 4.5g
    • Saturated Fat 0.8g
  • Cholesterol 45mg
  • Sodium 440mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 21g
    • Dietary Fiber 4g
    • Total Sugars 5g
  • Protein 25g
  • Potassium 720mg
  • Phosphorous 280mg
Ingredients
olive oil
1 tbsp
medium onion (peeled and diced)
1
medium carrots (diced (about 1 1/2 cups))
2
stalks celery (diced)
2
sliced mushrooms
8 oz
quick cooking barley
1/2 cup
fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
4 cups
water
2 cups
cooked turket breast (shredded or diced)
2 cups (about 10 oz)
salt
1/2 tsp
ground black pepper
1/2 tsp

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Recommended

I used a store bought roasted chicken instead of turkey, AND 6 cups of broth instead of broth/water as per above.
The soup turned out amazing. Will definitely make again!

Recommended

I used frozen grilled chicken in place of the turkey and cooked the soup in my Instant pot instead of the stovetop. First, I sauteed the veggies for 5 to 8 minutes added the remaining ingredients, put the lid on, turn the valve to sealing, and select manual for 5 minutes. It will take about 10 minutes for the instant pot to come to pressure. This soup was so good!!!