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Turkey and Orzo Soup with Spinach

4 hours (broth) 1 hour (soup)

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
5 hrs
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course , Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • ½ sweet yellow onion diced
  • 3 carrots diced
  • 3 celery stalks diced
  • 2 cloves of garlic minced
  • 8 cups of chicken broth
  • 2 cups of Turkey Breast diced
  • Sea Salt and Freshly Cracked Pepper to taste
  • ¾ cup of orzo
  • 2 cups of baby spinach chopped

Instructions

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  1. Prepare the broth by clicking on the link up above for broth recipe. Instead of a chicken carcass use the leftover turkey carcass. Side Note: This step takes four hours for a good broth flavor.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery; stir often for 2 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  3. Add the broth and leftover turkey then season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste (if needed). Cover with a lid and let the soup simmer for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add the orzo and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the spinach right before serving. Taste and re-season if needed. Enjoy.