Turkey-Spaetzle Soup
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion finely chopped (1 cup)
- 1 medium carrot finely chopped (ยฝ cup)
- 1 medium stalk celery finely chopped (ยฝ cup)
- 1 clove garlic finely chopped
- ยผ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried thyme leaves
- ยผ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups diced cooked turkey
- 6 cups chicken broth from two 32-oz cartons
- 1 bag frozen spaetzle
- Chopped fresh parsley if desired
Instructions
- n 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat.
- Add onion, carrot, celery and garlic; cook about 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender.
- Gradually stir in flour, thyme and pepper; cook and stir about 1 minute.
- Stir in turkey and broth; heat to boiling.
- Stir in frozen spaetzle.
- Cook 2 to Minutes, stirring occasionally, until spaetzle are tender.
- Sprinkle with parsley.
Notes & Wine Advice
Quick Variation:
If you prefer, substitute 3 cups frozen egg noodles (from 1-pound bag) for the spaetzle.
Nutrition values
Calories: 240 kcal