Smoked Turkey Broth
Smoked Turkey Broth simmers roasted turkey legs with onions, carrot, garlic, and peppercorns for hours, yielding a deeply savory, smoky stock with gentle sweetness from the vegetables. It’s a rich, aromatic base ideal for soups, grains, or sauces, and perfect for stocking the freezer after a weekend cook or holiday meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook6 hrs 25 mins
- Serves24
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Brush the turkey legs, red onion, Spanish onion, bell pepper, and carrot with olive oil; place them in a roasting pan.
- 3
Roast in the preheated oven until the turkey and vegetables are browned, about 15 minutes.
- 4
Heat 7 quarts water in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the roasted turkey and vegetables, the garlic, and the peppercorns; bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- 5
Set the roasting pan over one or two stovetop burners (use two if it fits); heat until the drippings sizzle. Pour 1 cup water into the pan and bring to a boil, scraping the browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon; pour this into the stockpot.
- 6
Simmer the broth for 6 hours, periodically skimming off and discarding the foam that forms on top. Strain the broth through a strainer, discarding the turkey and vegetables. Cool the broth completely. Store in airtight containers; it can be frozen.
- Calories 129.47 kcal Moderate
- Protein 6.51 g Moderate
- Carbs 14.26 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.24 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.4 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 26.82 mg Moderate
- Sodium 153.59 mg Moderate
- Fiber 6.08 g Good Source
- Sugar 12.36 g High
- Added Sugar 11.59 g High
- Calcium 15.0 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.67 mg Low Source
- Potassium 35.44 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 2.67 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 6.31 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Smoked Turkey Broth is an American soup recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 6 hrs 45 mins, serves 24, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Garlic, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 129.47 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Smoked Turkey Broth?
- It is an American recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for soup.
- What is Smoked Turkey Broth made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Garlic, Olive Oil, Red Bell Pepper. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Smoked Turkey Broth?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Smoked Turkey Broth?
- About 6 hrs 45 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 6 hrs 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 129.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Smoked Turkey Broth easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 10 ingredients and 6 steps.
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