Try this day after Thanksgiving soup when
faced with roasted turkey and lots of fresh vegetables.
Day After
Thanksgiving Soup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
2 carrots, peeled and finely diced
2 celery ribs, finely diced
1 medium onion, peeld and finely diced
3 (14.5-ounce) cans chicken broth
1 cup corn kernels
2 cups diced roasted turkey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 lemon, juiced
- In a heavy saucepan heat
olive oil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and add carrots,
celery and onion; cook until soft and golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes.
Add chicken broth, corn, turkey, salt, and pepper; bring to a
boil. Simmer soup uncovered for 10 to 15 minutes. Season with
salt and pepper. Before serving squeeze in the juice of a lemon.
Makes 4 servings.
Note: Leftover rice may
be substituted for the corn.