Turkey and Tarragon Barley Soup
Turkey and Tarragon Barley Soup balances a fragrant tarragon aroma with a clean, light chicken broth. Tender carrots, red potatoes, and chewy barley make each spoonful hearty yet refreshing, ideal for a comforting weeknight dinner or a warming lunch on chilly days.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Turkey and Tarragon Barley Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 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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- 44
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey; cook and stir until it crumbles and starts to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the onion and green pepper, and keep cooking until the onion softens and becomes translucent, about 3 minutes.
- 2
Pour in the chicken broth, and add the tarragon, carrots, and red potatoes.
- 3
Bring to a boil over high heat, then lower the heat to medium-low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes soften, about 20 minutes.
- 4
Season to taste with salt and pepper, then stir in barley. Continue simmering until the barley is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Calories 237.16 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 10.6 g Good Source 21%
- Carbohydrate 42.24 g 15%
- Total Fat 3.95 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.87 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 14.02 mg Low Source 5%
- Sodium 677.9 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 5.51 g Moderate 20%
- Total Sugars 3.42 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 60.96 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.62 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 879.7 mg Moderate 19%
- Vitamin A 23.06 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 27.39 mg Good Source 30%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Turkey and Tarragon Barley Soup is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Barley, Carrot, Chicken Broth, and Diced Green Bell Pepper. Each serving provides about 237.16 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Turkey and Tarragon Barley Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Barley, Carrot, Chicken Broth, Diced Green Bell Pepper, Diced Onion. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Turkey and Tarragon Barley Soup?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 237.16 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Turkey and Tarragon Barley Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Turkey and Tarragon Barley Soup healthy?
- Turkey and Tarragon Barley Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 237.16 calories and 10.6 g of protein, or 21% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 677.9 mg (29% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten 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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