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    Home » Dinner » Crockpot Turkey Barley Soup Recipe

    Crockpot Turkey Barley Soup Recipe

    Published: Dec 1, 2016 · Modified: Sep 30, 2020 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This slow cooker version of Turkey Barley Soup is comforting, hearty, healthy and totally delicious. It is a great way to use up leftover turkey or homemade turkey stock!

    steaming bowl of turkey barley soup

    I have been mourning this soup all week. I can’t even tell you how much I love homemade turkey stock and anything made from it. If you’ve never made your own turkey stock, please go buy a turkey just so you can experience it. I’m serious. I ate this Turkey Barley Soup for breakfast, lunch and dinner and it was gone far too quickly.

    On the bright side, I have a TON of amazing recipes planned for the month of December. I will be posting more than ever this month, so stay tuned! Don’t wander too far. See you around the corner. I need coffee.

    spoon inside a bowl of turkey barley soup

    But really, even without the homemade turkey stock, you should give this soup a try. Store bought stock or broth will be great! Enjoy!

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    Is rinsing barley important?

    Whether you are cooking with rice or barley, you should take the time to rinse them off before using. Simply add the rice to a fine mesh strainer and run cold water over it, tossing it around a bit using your fingers to get a thorough rinse.

    This process will ensure that there is no extra debris stuck to the rice. It also removes the starch, which will prevent your final product from being clumpy.

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    top view of a bowl of turkey barley soup

    Crockpot Turkey Barley Soup

    If you have leftover turkey or homemade turkey stock on hand, this recipe was made for you!
    3.67 from 3 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 4 hours hours
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 268kcal
    Author: Megan Porta

    Equipment

    • Crock Pot

    Ingredients

    • 1 yellow onion chopped
    • 2 cups celery sliced
    • 2 cups carrots chopped
    • 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley chopped
    • 2 cups turkey cooked, shredded
    • 1 cup barley rinsed
    • 12 cups homemade turkey stock substitution: 32 oz turkey or chicken broth
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    Instructions

    • In a large crockpot, combine onion, celery, carrots, parsley, turkey, barley and turkey stock. Mix well. Cover and cook on Low heat for 6-7 hours or High heat for 4 hours.
    • Serve hot. Top with extra parsley, if desired.

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    Notes

    Cook 4 hours on high heat or 6-7 hours on low heat

    Nutrition

    Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 582mg | Potassium: 731mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 5642IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Patty

      January 03, 2025 at 2:32 pm

      5 stars
      I thought it was perfect, Thank You! I changed up a few things and added dried thyme, sage and poultry seasoning!

      Reply
      • Tammy

        January 22, 2025 at 9:34 pm

        2 stars
        I found it bland so I added more ingredients such as left over gravy plus packets of gravy mix and spices like poultry seasoning, etc. I made this recipe with my ingredients included, made it taste like what I remember my grandmother making.

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    2. Nickki

      January 31, 2024 at 1:43 am

      I only could find instant barley. How do I proceed with the recipe?

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      • Megan Porta

        January 31, 2024 at 11:41 am

        Great question Nickki! The instant barley would be mush if you added it to the pot for the full cooking time. I would add it in the final hour and let it cook before serving. Otherwise, I would probably cook it separately and add it at the end.

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        • Nickki

          February 01, 2024 at 1:33 am

          Thank you so much for the reply. My daughter & I will be making it tomorrow. Good to add an hr prior to get the flavors. Also, good to do it separate so we can add how much we want. I figured not to add it for the full cook time. Thank you for the recommendations.

          Reply
    3. Pam Yamahata

      November 28, 2023 at 11:29 am

      4 stars
      12 cups of water–REALLY???? All those ingredients won’t even fit into my crockpot. I used 8 cups of broth and it was more than enough. AND, a 32 oz. box of broth is only 4 cups.

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      • Megan Porta

        November 28, 2023 at 9:39 pm

        Hi Pam, 12 cups of water helps to give the soup broth and cook the barley. You’re welcome to use less!

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