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
- 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
- Protein 23.02 g Good Source
- Carbs 14.13 g Moderate
- Total Fat 11.14 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 4.6 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 49.49 mg Moderate
- Sodium 1162.46 mg High
- Fiber 3.1 g Moderate
- Sugar 0.49 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 34.5 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.64 mg Low Source
- Potassium 406.45 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 20.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 9.64 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
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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.
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