Easy Turkey Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 tbsp butter.
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1 tbsp olive oil.
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1 large carrot.
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2 celery stalks.
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1 onion or 2 shallots.
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1 garlic clove.
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6 cups chicken or turkey stock.
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1/2 cup pearl couscous.
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2 cups cooked chicken or turkey.
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1 tbsp chopped parsley.
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4 sprigs fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried.
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2 bay leaves.
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Salt and pepper, as needed.
# Instructions:
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Melt butter and add oil in a big pot.
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Dice garlic, carrot, celery, and onion.
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Let veggies cook gently with thyme for about 5 minutes.
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Stir in the stock.
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Toss in the turkey and bay leaves.
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Let it come to a bubbling boil.
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Throw in salt and pepper to your taste.
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Mix in the pearl couscous.
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Simmer for 10 minutes until the couscous softens.
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Scatter fresh parsley on top.
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Dish it up nice and warm.
# Notes:
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Use either homemade or store-bought stock.
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Swap couscous for noodles if you'd like.
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Perfect to use up leftover turkey or a rotisserie chicken.