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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Smoked Turkey Broth, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 46
- Heart Health
- 41
- Metabolic
- 42
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 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 6%
- Protein 6.51 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 14.26 g 5%
- Total Fat 5.24 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 1.4 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 26.82 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 153.59 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 6.08 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 12.36 g --
- Added Sugars 11.59 g High 23%
- Calcium 11.96 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.67 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 35.44 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 2.67 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 8.18 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
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.
- Is Smoked Turkey Broth healthy?
- Smoked Turkey Broth has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 129.47 calories and 6.51 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 153.59 mg (7% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.4 g (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 11.59 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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