Simple turkey soup

Looking for a way to use up leftover turkey? Try this simple turkey soup made with onion, carrots, and celery — or simply toss in any vegetables you have on hand. I like to add barley for extra texture and to give the soup a rich, satisfying body.

To save time, I partially cook the barley in the microwave for 5 minutes before adding it to the pot, where it finishes cooking and absorbs the savory flavors of the soup.

Helpful hints:

Look for quick cooking pearl barley in the market or brown rice can be used instead.

Slice the vegetables in a food processor or buy ready sliced vegetables from the produce section.

If you don’t have leftover turkey, use roasted or sauteed chicken.

Countdown:

Microwave barley set aside.

Make the soup.

Shopping list:

To buy: 1 container no-salt-added ch