Description
This rich and creamy soup makes use of leftover turkey, which is something you might have a lot of later this month.
Ingredients
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- 8 cups (1.92 L) of chicken broth
- 2 cups (480 ml) of turkey pieces, chopped into small bite size pieces
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) of shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) of onion, I like to use half red onion and half green onion
- 2-3 cups (480-720 ml) of fresh, washed spinach
- 4 T. (60 ml) butter
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) of flour
- 1 cup (240 ml) of cream
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml) of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a large stock pot, combine broth, carrots, onions and turkey pieces. Bring to a boil to cook the carrots through.
- In a small pan, melt butter and add flour. Cook for a few minutes, add cream. Cook until thickened.
- Add the rue to the broth and stir. If the soup is not as thick as you would like, you can add a flour/water mixture to make it thicker.
- Add the cheese and stir to melt the cheese in the soup.
- Throw the fresh spinach into the soup and stir. The spinach should wilt and cook while in the soup.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280