Turkey Rice Soup Recipe – Oma's Puten-Reis Suppe (2024)

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Making this turkey rice soup recipe, aka Puten-Reis Suppe, is so easy and economical when you have a turkey carcass.

It's a homemade soup will satisfy even those who think they've had enough turkey after the holiday bird has been demolished. You can make this soup thick or broth-y.

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Add whatever vegetables you have in the fridge. Have some extra turkey gravy? Add it as well. Turkey Rice Soup ... any which way you like!

How to deal with that turkey carcass:
(Don't toss that carcass. Make dinner instead!)

Need a quick way to clean up after that turkey dinner?Especially after a party, I don't like dealing with the leftover turkey carcass. That's where the slow cooker comes in.I can set it and forget it. Here's what to do:

  • Quickly remove large pieces of turkey meat into plastic bags and refrigerate.
  • Put carcass into slow cooker.
  • Cover with water.
  • Add about 1 teaspoon salt and some pepper.
  • If time, addonion, carrots, and celery.
  • Cover and put on "low".
  • Leave at least 12hours, or overnight, and use broth as below.

I once left the turkey carcass in the slow cooker for 48 hours. The bones fell apart! The broth was the richest tasting broth ever and made theBESTturkey rice soup recipe! Wunderbar!

Leftover turkey soup? Add a can of diced tomatoes when reheating and re-season. A completely "new" soup that doesn't taste like leftovers.

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How to cook Barley ...

I'm frequently asked how to use barley in cooking. Below, I find this a simple way to include barley in soups. It cooks quicker than rice, but provides the starch component that makes this soup so filling.

Nothing fancy is used. Open bag, measure, and add. Simmer. Enjoy!

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Making this turkey rice soup recipe, aka Puten-Reis Suppe, is so easy and economical when you have a turkey carcass.

It's a homemade soup will satisfy even those who think they've had enough turkey after the holiday bird has been demolished. You can make this soup thick or broth-y.

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

90 minutes

Total Time

120 minutes

Servings:

Makes 6 servings

Ingredients:

  • 1 turkey carcass
  • 1 onion, coarsely chopped
  • 3 - 4 carrots, peeled and cut in chunks
  • 2 - 3 stalks celery, cut in chunks
  • 1 cup long grain rice, regular or brown or ⅔ cup pearl barley
  • salt, pepper, Vegeta, Maggi
  • 2 cups chopped assorted vegetables - see hints below
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Place turkey carcass (include skin, pan drippings, everything) into large soup pot. Cover with water.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Add 1 tablespoon Vegeta. If not available, add 1 teaspoon salt and some freshly ground pepper.
  3. Bring to boil. Cover and simmer at least 1 hour. (See below for using a slow cooker instead.)
  4. Strain into another large pot or bowl, using a sieve to catch all those little bones and stuff.
  5. Skim off any fat (use basting bulb or put ice cubes into broth and quickly remove congealed fat)
  6. Measure broth and put in large soup pot. For every 8 cups of broth, add 1 cup of long grain rice or ⅔ cup pearl barley. Adjust according to your quantities. If you don't have enough broth, add water. You can always add chicken bouillon to make up for the difference.
  7. Add any assorted vegetables (see below) if desired.
  8. Bring back to boil, reduce heat and simmer about ½ hour.
  9. While soup is cooking, remove any meat from bones and add to soup.
  10. Season with salt, pepper, and Maggi. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.

Notes/Hints:

  • Cut into chunks and add about 2 cups assorted vegetables such as: carrots, celery, onions, mushrooms, broccoli, cauliflower, etc.
  • Add 1 to 2 tablespoons dried parsley to soup.
  • If you like a broth-y soup, add only about ¾ cup rice. OR, you can thin the finished soup with extra chicken broth.
  • This soup will thicken once it cools. You will need to be careful when reheating - stir constantly and/or add extra broth or water. You can also add a can of diced tomatoes as shown above, to the leftover soup. It will thin the soup and give another "turkey rice soup recipe" that's different from the original recipe for turkey soup.
  • If you have leftover turkey meat, you can add it to the soup as well.

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By Oma Gerhild Fulson


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Making this turkey rice soup recipe is so easy and economical when you have a turkey carcass left over from your holiday dinner. Don't toss that carcass, make soup instead!


Ingredients: turkey carcass,carrots,celery,onion,long grain rice,seasonings,assorted vegetables,

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The best-loved among Türkiye's traditional soups and the most practical one, şehriye soup is a sweetheart of Turkish cuisine. Orzo, or şehriye as it is known in Türkiye, makes this soup a substantial meal. Served with fresh, crusty bread, this heartwarming soup can become a main course.

What is the most famous soup in Turkey? ›

The best-loved among Türkiye's traditional soups and the most practical one, şehriye soup is a sweetheart of Turkish cuisine. Orzo, or şehriye as it is known in Türkiye, makes this soup a substantial meal. Served with fresh, crusty bread, this heartwarming soup can become a main course.

Do you cook rice before adding to soup? ›

Can you put uncooked rice in soup? Yes – uncooked rice is best to add into soup because it soaks up the flavour of the broth, making it extra tasty!

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If you make your own broth, you will not have bland turkey soup. You can also increase the flavor with extra salt or Italian seasoning. For a little heat try adding some cayenne pepper to taste.

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Add Flour Or Cornstarch

Instead, ladle a small amount of broth into a separate bowl and let it cool. Add a few tablespoons of flour or cornstarch to the bowl and whisk until it's blended smooth. Next, bring the soup to a simmer and add the mixture back to the pot. Pro tip: Don't dump in the entire mixture at once.

What kind of rice is best for soup? ›

Long grain white rice: Be sure to use long grain white rice like jasmine rice or basmati rice, vs a short grain rice like arborio rice or sushi rice. You CAN use brown rice, but you'll need to simmer it for much longer, and use more broth.

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Never pass up the opportunity to add flavor to turkey by stuffing the cavity with a simple aromatics mix. Fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, and sage along with a half lemon go a long way to add flavor, and stuffing it into the bird takes almost no time at all.

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How long is leftover turkey soup good for? Soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to four days.

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In addition, a specialty soup doesn't require any meat on it; it can be made with fruits, vegetables, and nuts. Some examples are peanut soup, coconut soup, turtle soup, and curry soup.

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There are more than 300 kinds of soup in the Turkish cuisine.

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