Turkey Barley Soup
I love the slow, easy pace of this time of year. The hectic holidays are just a memory and life has settled back into somewhat of a routine. Work and school have resumed and the off hours are reserved for fun winter activities like ice skating, tobogganing, skiing and snowshoeing.
The cold weather and lots of outdoor activities make the winter months the perfect time of year for body and soul-warming comfort food.
This is the time for hearty stews, casseroles, chili and of course, one of my favourite meals to make, homemade soups, like this quick and hearty, Turkey Barley Soup. Plus, after a season of celebratory meals and indulgences, healthy food and creating healthy habits is top of mind for everyone.
For most of us, the start of a new year means getting back to basics, and the way we eat and the foods we choose are a critical part of making healthy choices. Choosing healthy ingredients and creating nutritious meals for your family doesn’t have to be a compromise. Canadian Turkey is here to provide you with helpful tips to get you on track and unique ways to create easy-to-make recipes and that use super-charged ingredients.
We all want the best for our families, but sometimes it’s challenging to find new ways to keep your family eating well, to incorporate healthy choices into everyday meals, and to change up everyday meal choices to keep things tasty and exciting. Turkey is the perfect go-to ingredient, and it can be used as a substitute for any other meat protein in nearly every recipe. I always try to include turkey when planning breakfast, lunch and dinner meals. Turkey keeps my family feeling energized all day, with tasty recipes that are both budget and time friendly.
Turkey is such a versatile protein, that you can be sure to showcase a wide variety of tastes and flavour profiles. Both dark and white meat cuts lend themselves to different spice blends so you can customize preparations to your own family’s preferences and habits without compromise. Finding meal solutions that will help you easily feed your family is a great way to get a head start on a busy week.
Canadian turkey is the perfect ingredient for many of your everyday meals, and you can also count on leftovers to make some healthy and quick dishes during those busy days when you have your hands full. There’s nothing better than making some delectable dishes for the remainder of the week or stashing some pre-made meals in the freezer for another busy weeknight.
If eating well is on your list of healthy resolutions for 2018, keep your resolutions simple so you can stick with those healthy habits all year long. Here are five “back to basics” tips to eat healthy all year long with lean, nutrient-rich turkey, THE power protein.
Five “back to basics” tips for healthier eating:
- Choose nutrient-rich foods first.
Sometimes New Year’s resolutions focus on taking food out of your diet. Turn that around! Instead, put a positive spin on it by focusing on the foods you should be adding to your diet. Choose foods that are nutrient-rich first, such as whole grains, veggies and fruit, nuts, seeds, yogurt and lean meats (ahem… turkey!). That way, you’ll enjoy what you’re eating and naturally have room for fewer of those foods you might be wanting to eat less of. Turkey is packed with nutrients like vitamin B12 (important in keeping your nervous system – the body’s electrical wiring – working well), selenium (an antioxidant mineral) and zinc (for a strong immune system).
- Cook more meals at home.
As a busy parent, you may get the time-crunch that makes you want to turn to convenience foods; but when you make more of your meals at home, you can control the ingredients that you’re serving your family. By cooking more whole foods “from scratch”, you’ll be more likely to get more good-for-you nutrients and save money at the same time – it’s win-win! Here’s a turkey time-saver tip: Cook once, eat twice with planned leftovers. On the weekend, roast a whole turkey, a large turkey breast or extra thighs to enjoy for Sunday dinner and then use the leftovers to make quick meals during the week.
- Create a balanced plate: pair protein plus produce.
To build a healthy plate, combine protein-rich foods, such as turkey, with plant-based foods, such as veggies, to get more nutritional bang for your buck. What does that mean? Well, firstly you get a wider variety of nutrients. But also, it creates a superfood synergy with certain nutrients working together to increase absorption of other nutrients. Turkey pairs perfectly with all produce! There are so many delicious ways to put turkey + veggies on your plate.
- Practice smart snacking.
When you’re hungry in between meals, a small snack made with nutritious foods can help keep your energy levels up and keep you from overeating at your next meal. Leftover turkey is ideal for when you need a snack to keep you nourished between meals; the protein helps manage munchies and fight cravings for sweet treats. Pair it with a veggie or fruit and you’ve got a smart snack!
- Bump up the protein.
If being more active, feeling more energized, or maintaining a healthy weight are part of your New Year’s resolutions, then put protein on your plate too! Along with your workout routine, eating 20 to 30 grams of quality protein with your meals can help build and maintain muscle. Turkey is the power protein of choice – it’s an excellent source of high-quality protein. Each 100-gram serving is lean and packs in about 30 grams protein.
PIN IT – Turkey Barley Soup
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- 2 lbs. ground Canadian turkey
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- 1 cup onion, minced
- ¾ cup carrot, minced
- ¾ cup celery, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 tbsp. garlic powder
- 1 tbsp. ground Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups tomatoes puree
- 8 cups turkey broth
- 1 ½ cups barley
- 2 cups frozen vegetables (or fresh if preferred)
- Heat olive oil in a medium-size frying pan over medium heat.
- Add onions and carrots and sauté for 4-6 minutes until softened and just beginning to brown.
- Add celery and crushed garlic. Cook 4-6 minutes.
- Add ground turkey, garlic powder, Italian seasoning and salt and pepper to taste.
- Cook an additional 7-10 minutes, until turkey is cooked through and is no longer pink. Mix to break up any larger chunks.
- Add tomato puree.
- Add turkey broth.
- Bring to a boil.
- Add barley. Lower heat to a simmer and cook for 35-45 minutes until barley is cooked.
- Add 2 cups frozen vegetables. The quality frozen veg will help cut down on prep time. If using fresh vegetables, extend cooking time until cooked through.
- Cook for 3-5 minutes until vegetables are cooked through.
- Serve!
Disclosure: This post is sponsored in partnership with Canadian Turkey. As always, all opinions are our own.
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Gloria Coulter says
I use a lot of turkey both ground as wheel as a full turkey 3 or 4 times a year! I buy the ground turkey and use it fro turkey burgers, turkey soup, turkey breasts & legs with mashed or sweet potatoes, chili & turkey enchiladas. My husband had triple bypass surgery so red meat is not used very often but we eat turkey breast & legs & a lot of fish as well! Now I have another great recipe “turkey barley soup!! Christmas is all year round for us! Yum, love smelling that great turkey cooking!
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Joanne Elford says
A 100 gram serving of light turkey meat has 364 mg potassium. That’s more than a small banana! I had no idea.
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WHITE MEAT. DARK MEAT. EITHER WAY, TURKEY IS LEAN.
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LILLIAN BROWN says
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A 100-gram serving of turkey gives you about 30 grams of high quality protein. (we need about 56g per day) myself I just eat turkey because I like it, I’m not one of those label readers. Probably should be but I’m not. I’M one of those…”no matter how healthy you eat, you’re still gonna die in the end” type of person. (Although I could be wrong, just haven’t been proved wrong yet)
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Turkey is nutritious and full of iron , Vitamin D, Zinc, Vitamin B12 ,
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so beneficial to our health and well-being. Our family loves that it
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A 100 gram serving of light turkey meat has 364 mg potassium
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Pat Bacon says
As your very smart readers have stated, turkey is lean and healthy, but I love home made soup so this recipe is a double coup for me. The addition of barley adds much needed fibre to our diet making this a “super soup”!
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I’m learning that not only is it nutritious, but way more versatile then I knew.
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Turkey is bursting with VITAMIN B12. That’s why it is a great nutritious choice for my family.
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Turkey supplies you SELENIUM for healthy skin!
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Carla B says
Turkey builds up your body with immune-strengthening ZINC. …and we need all the help we can get at this time of year!
AD says
Turkey contains heme iron which is more easily absorbed by the body than other forms of iron; I am iron deficient and constantly struggle with my intake, so turkey would be a perfect addition to my diet.
Olivia Clow says
Wow all the turkey recipes wow. I got some marked down after Christmas . i make turkey meat pies..Stir frys. My children love them. I i get some iron in them.
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Nothing better than hot soup on a cold winter day!!
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It’s perfect for my family because it’s lean, low in sodium and packed with protein.
KellyPC says
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Paula D says
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it is perfect for my family because we try to intake a low amount of sodium in our diet so it fits right in!
janine a says
it is perfect for my family because we try to intake a low amount of sodium in our diet so it fits right in! :)
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its a great nutritious lean meat which is great for my family
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it is healthy tasty and low in fat!
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Turkey is lean , low in sodium high in Iron and B12 perfect for my gang
Julia says
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Turkey is good for my family as it is packed with protein! Each 100-gram serving of turkey has about 30 grams of high quality protein to help you feel energized and satisfied and to help keep your muscles healthy and happy.
Deanna Barkley says
I didn’t realize that 100 g or turkey has more potassium than a small banana. Selenium is also an additional nutrient.
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Jeremy S. says
Looks delicious!
Josie Tusa says
Turkey is high in protein and also contains potassium and selenium
Nicole J says
All turkey meat is lean – we can enjoy the dark or light meat without guilt.
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Turkey is delicious meat & nutriushes
Tina C says
I don’t tend to cook turkey since it’s just the two of us, but I do sometimes substitute ground turkey in recipes that call for beef. I did not realize turkey contained so many minerals and iron; the kind that helps boosts the absorption of plant-based iron. Great, because we are trying to cut down on our consumption of red meat.
lucy kabatoff says
Low in fat
Christina Englesakis says
Turkey is the best low-fat protein for my family. I keep portions of it in the freezer from big dinners to have later on in sandwiches, soups and stews.
Christina H. says
It’s a good source of b12, I didn’t know that! I was actually diagnosed with a deficiency this week. Turkey time!
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Because it is a power protein (according to the website). I really like turkey though and so does my son so not only is it good for us but we enjoy it too! :D
Belinda Skuta says
Because it is a power protein (according to the website). I really like turkey though and so does my son so not only is it good for us but we enjoy it too! :D f
Marlene P says
Turkey is lean meat, full of protein and many other nutrients.
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Turkey meat especially the white meat is very low in fat but very nutritious.
Ginger Gervais says
I have 4 very active children. Most are picky eaters. Getting turkey into them is a huge bonus
Delores says
I love using turkey instead of other proteins, I’ll have to try this recipe!
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Turkey is high in protein and other nutrients and it is lean meat.
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It’s tasty, low fat, Canadian, and nutritious.
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Turkey is an excellent source of protein. It is lean meat. It also has many other nutrients.
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Its a great choice because it is very versatile and is a lean meat
Dylan says
i used to only eat ground beef but now I have turnt to turkey, its much healthier and I feel better about it afterwards!
Molly McCarnan says
I have substituted ground turkey in all my cooking, I now only eat chicken or turkey as it’s a lighter, healthier alternative. I find I don’t miss beef at all. Plus no draining of all the messy fat at the end is a bonus1:) Thanks for the great contest!
Monique L.S. says
Canadian turkey is a great choice – it is low in fat, versatile and tastes great.
Brenda Penton says
Canadian Turkey is high in protein and low in fat.
NathalieLebeau says
I loooove Turkey! Such a lean and delicious source of protein! My favorite is making cranberry mayonnaise for turkey Swiss wraps! Yum!!!
Tricia Hope says
Turkey is a great source for lean protein.
Krista C says
Turkey is delicious and high in protein!
Becky Best says
Turkey is great for our family because of it’s versatility!
Tracy D says
LOW in fat and high in protein is a great choice!
lori says
turkey is an awesome choice, it is wonderful lean protein. I like cooking a turkey every so often, just so i can make soups, and freeze some of the meat
Kerri Wigle says
Turkey is lean, low fat, and contains Zinc!
Nattie Hartford says
Turkey is a lean source of protein with lots of vitamins and minerals, plus it’s delicious!
Karin Dollery says
Turkey is very lean and is a source of Iron, low on salt, actually chock full of vitamins. Sounds like the right choice to me.
Kelley Moore says
I use ground turkey instead of beef it’s so much leaner and healthier
Jackie says
I make my own turkey burgers & meatballs. It is a great lean meat.
Carolle H says
I love turkey , its low fat and good protein
Dale Steele Nicolov says
Turkey is so much better for you than red meat.It has lots of good vitamins,minerals and protein. I cook big free range turkeys and freeze as much as I can get in a ziplock baggie and use it with soups,stirfrys,pastas and casseroles. We really love it in chilli.
Jennifer P. says
Canadian turkey is a great nutritious choice for my family because it is a good source of iron which I actually didn’t realize until today. I tend to be low in iron and am looking for sources other than red meat, so this is great news!
Fan R. says
Turkey gives a boost with energizing IRON.
Fan R. says
Turkey gives a boost with energizing IRON
Tara Gauthier says
Turkey is great it’s a lean source of protein and has iron in it!
Lee-Ann says
Turkey is a great source of protein which would be good for our family since most of us don’t get enough protein.
Irene W says
Turkey is a great source of protein that we all need, and in my family when we cook a turkey we buy one big enough so there’s leftovers for the whole week…we also make turkey soup….when we are done there is no meat left on the bone…
Mishelle says
Well, aside from tasting so very good and yummy and making me crave it constantly, turkey is a nutritious part of life because it is a power protein which means “Not only is turkey an excellent source of high quality protein, but also it’s lean and nutrient-rich (meaning it has a whole lot of nutrients per calorie)”
THIS is why you should eat it frequently!! There’;s so much good stuff in it that it can’t help but be good for your diet!
Mishelle
Michelle L says
Turkey is lean and a protein source, and of course its delicious.
Louise Smith says
My family loves turkey such a great source of protein and healthy too.
Kathryn says
Turkey is full of proein and nutrients (so its more than just for the holidays)
Wendy coderre says
Cooking for one can be easy with turkey as there are so many choices as to size and using different parts! Lean protein cooked in my Insta Pot and I have leftovers to use in so many ways!
Joy D says
Turkey is lean, makes for an excellent meal choice.
Mary Boudreau says
It’s great for our family because it contains Turkey has Protein, Iron, Zinc. B12, Niacin, Selenium, Vit D, Potassium, and Phosphorus and it’s lean and low in sodium
Margo B says
great protein for the whole family and tastes good too
Tina F says
Canadian turkey is a lean source of high quality, protein.* Eating enough protein at each meal can help you maintain a healthy weight, which is important for heart health!
Joey B says
It is a leaner source of protein.
angela eagle says
its high protein low fat and low sodium
Erika R. says
Canadian turkey is a great nutritious choice for my family because it is full of protein!!
Claire Martel says
Turkey is an excellent source of high quality protein, but also it’s lean and nutrient-rich
T. Le says
Turkey is a good source of protein and it is lean. It makes a good substitute for other meats in recipes, which I am finding super helpful as I am trying to reduce red meat in my diet.
Maria McLachlan says
According to the nutrition 101 some of the top reasons turkey is awesome
Turkey is packed with high quality PROTEIN.
White meat. Dark meat. Either way, turkey is LEAN.
Turkey gives you a boost with energizing IRON.
rhonda struthers says
Turkey is a good source of iron
Sandra S says
Because it is packed with high quality protein, and is bursting with Vitamin B12
Heather Sibley says
Turkey is a great choice because its delicious and its is packed with nutrients like vitamin B12, selenium and zinc.
Grace S. says
Turkey is tasty and a good source of lean protein.
Julie-Lynne McCann says
Turkey is loaded with high quality protein
Jennifer says
Canadian turkey is great for my family because it contains lots of easily absorbed, immune-strengthening zinc. It is also packed with nutrients like vitamin B12 and selenium.
AshC says
Turkey is a healthy source of lean protein.
Erica Seaman says
Turkey is a great source of protein.
Andrea Amy says
Turkey is high in zinc and iron and low in sodium
Rachel Rueff says
Turkey is a healthy choice because its meat and low fat, and you get lots of it in one bird. I like it when it comes out tender and juicy.
Allison Matz says
Great source of protein.
Amanda D says
It’s a meal that brings family together
Patrick Miller says
Turkey is a lean and healthy source of protein.
Taylor Charlton says
Turkey is a low fat protein option
Lucy says
Canadian turkey is a great source of lean protein!
June Murphy says
Turkey is great for building the body with immune strengthening zinc and it doesn’t make you sleepy
Maryanne says
Turkey is tasty and versatile!
Mandy says
I like turkey for my family as it contains lots of iron and vitamins that help with smoother skin.
Dana Miller says
Canadian turkey is a great nutritious choice for my family because it is a lean meat that offers a nutritious choice including zinc, selenium, niacin and vitamin D and B12. Each 100 gram serving of turkey has approx. 30 grams of high quality protein.
Surinder gurm says
Ground turkey is great substitute for red meat in Lasagnas and Sheppard pies
Angela Sept Smith says
it’s so lean compared to other meats and has many vitamins
Heather N says
We love turkey because its such a wonderful, tasty, lean protein… I just bought one today!
Cathy Thompson says
The recipe looks great! I am going to try it soon.
Caitlin Clifford says
Turkey is high in protein and low in fat. I love how it makes my family feel full but never heavy or bloated.
megan h says
yum, turkey is such an easy lean protein to get into my family!
Brenda Witherspoon-Bedard says
Turkey is a great choice for us because it is full of nutrients