Heavenly Turkey Soup

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 boneless, skinless turkey breast (3-4 pounds)
• 1 onion, chopped (1 medium)
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped (2 medium)
• 2 celery stalks, chopped (2 medium)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 10 cups chicken broth or turkey stock
• 1 (15-ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried poultry seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Cooking Time:

1 hour 30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Season the turkey breast with salt and black pepper.
2. Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the turkey breast and cook until browned on all sides.
3. Remove the turkey and set aside. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
5. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer.
6. Add the browned turkey breast, wine (if using), corn, peas, bay leaf, poultry seasoning, and thyme. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
7. Simmer for 45-60 minutes, or until the turkey is cooked through.
8. Remove the turkey breast and shred it. Return the shredded turkey to the soup.
9. Serve hot with your desired toppings, such as crusty bread or crackers.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 8g
• Cholesterol: 60mg
• Sodium: 900mg
• Carbohydrates: 25g
• Protein: 20g

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich, flavorful, and comforting
• Made with wholesome ingredients
• Suitable for 8 people
• Easy to prepare

User Comments:

• "This soup is absolutely delicious! It's perfect for a cold winter night."
• "I love the addition of corn and peas, it gives the soup a nice sweetness."
• "The turkey is so tender and juicy, it melts in your mouth."
• "This is the best turkey soup I've ever had, it's truly heavenly."
• "I made this soup for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have dry white wine, you can substitute with 1/2 cup of water.
• If you don't have frozen corn or peas, you can use fresh instead.
• Be sure to shred the turkey breast before returning it to the soup, this will help it heat through evenly.
• If you like your soup thicker, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup of water to the soup.