Hearty Turkey, Okra, and Barley Soup with Bacon
Hearty Turkey, Okra, and Barley Soup with Bacon brings together smoky bacon, tender turkey, and nutty barley in a rich, herb-scented broth. Okra adds a silky body while rosemary and parsley lift the flavors, making this a cozy bowl perfect for chilly evenings or a satisfying weekend lunch.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook8 hrs
- Serves15
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Turkey, Okra, and Barley Soup with Bacon, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the turkey broth and chicken bouillon in a slow cooker.
- 2
Put the bacon in a skillet over medium heat; add the garlic and black pepper. Cook, stirring, until the bacon is crispy, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and blot to remove as much fat as possible.
- 3
Stir the bacon mixture into the slow cooker. Add the turkey, red onion, barley, rosemary, salt, and Italian seasoning.
- 4
Cook on Low for 07:30:00, stirring every half hour (or on High for 03:30:00). Stir the okra and parsley into the soup and continue cooking for 00:30:00 more.
- 5
Let the soup cool to room temperature and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight. Skim any solid fat from the top and reheat the soup on the stovetop.
- Calories 244.86 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 23.02 g Good Source 46%
- Carbohydrate 14.13 g 5%
- Total Fat 11.14 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 4.6 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 49.49 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 1986.49 mg High 86%
- Dietary Fiber 3.1 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 0.49 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 34.5 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 0.64 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 196.65 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 20.0 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 9.64 mg Moderate 11%
- 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
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Hearty Turkey, Okra, and Barley Soup with Bacon is an American dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 8 hrs 35 mins, serves 15, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Barley, Black Pepper, Chicken Bouillon, and Cooked Turkey. Each serving provides about 244.86 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Hearty Turkey, Okra, and Barley Soup with Bacon?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Hearty Turkey, Okra, and Barley Soup with Bacon made of?
- The main ingredients are Barley, Black Pepper, Chicken Bouillon, Cooked Turkey, Cut Okra. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Hearty Turkey, Okra, and Barley Soup with Bacon?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Hearty Turkey, Okra, and Barley Soup with Bacon?
- About 8 hrs 35 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 8 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 244.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Hearty Turkey, Okra, and Barley Soup with Bacon easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Hearty Turkey, Okra, and Barley Soup with Bacon healthy?
- Hearty Turkey, Okra, and Barley Soup with Bacon has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 244.86 calories and 23.02 g of protein, or 46% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1986.49 mg (86% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.6 g (23% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, 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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