Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil or Butter
- 1 large Yellow Onion, diced finely
- 2 medium Carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks Celery, diced finely
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme
- 1/2 tsp Dried Rosemary, crushed lightly
- 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour (Optional)
- 6 cups Low-Sodium Chicken or Turkey Stock
- 2 cups Water (or more stock)
- 2 cups Cooked Turkey Meat, shredded or diced
- 1 cup Potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
- 1 cup Green Beans, trimmed and halved (fresh or frozen)
- 1/2 cup Frozen Peas
- Kosher Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions:
- Heat oil or butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté gently for 8–10 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic, dried thyme, and rosemary. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- If thickening, sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
- Slowly whisk in the stock and water, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom. Bring to a simmer.
- Add the diced potatoes. Continue simmering gently, partially covered, for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are nearly tender.
- Stir in the shredded turkey meat and the green beans. Continue simmering for another 10 minutes to heat the turkey through and finish cooking the vegetables.
- Stir in the frozen peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Taste the broth aggressively and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper until the flavour is perfect.
- Ladle the Turkey Vegetable Soup into bowls and garnish generously with fresh parsley before serving.