Soups & Sauces › Turkey Soup w/ Root Vegetables

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Serves 10-12

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves fresh garlic
• 1 large Spanish onion, diced
• 1 lb fennel, diced
• 6 carrots, peeled & sliced
• 2 parsnips, peeled & sliced
• 1 turnip, peeled & diced
• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled & sliced
• 1 lb butternut squash, peeled & diced
• 14 cups poultry stock
• 2½ lbs cooked home-roasted turkey, shredded or diced
• 2½ cups cooked rice
• 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste

1. In a large heavy lined stockpot add the olive oil and place on medium-high heat
2. Add all of the vegetables and garlic
3. Saute this combination of vegetables for 5-7 minutes
4. Pour the poultry stock over the vegetables and bring to a boil
5. Turn down the heat slightly and simmer until vegetables are almost tender, 15-20 minutes
6. Add the turkey meat & half of the rice and cook 2-3 minutes
7. Add remainder of the rice and fresh parsley
8. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper