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Home » Recipes » Soups / Stews » Turkey & Bean Soup

Smoked Turkey and Bean Soup Recipe

Published November 6, 2019. Last updated November 6, 2019 by Judy Purcell 54 Comments

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Turkey and Bean Soup in a white bowl with cornbread served on a cutting board.

Our Smoked Turkey & Bean Soup Recipe rivals traditional ham soup for ease and flavor, but leftover ham bone or ham hocks can be substituted.

Updated with homemade bouillon and pressure cooker instructions!

Turkey and white bean soup in a white bowl with sprouted cornbread.
Smoked Turkey & Cannellini Bean Soup

Better Than the Traditional Favorite

Ham and navy bean soup used to be our traditional post-holiday soup to use the leftover ham bone. When we discovered smoked turkey thighs and drumsticks at the market, we realized we don’t have to wait to finish up a ham to make it.

Now we make a big pot of white bean soup with smoked turkey with whole wheat cornbread all winter long.

Another ingredient that sets our recipe apart is the addition of homemade beef bouillon (pork works too). This concentrated flavor boost does wonders for any soup and it’s easy to collect and store.

Cannellini Beans on a blue tablecloth.
Dry cannellini beans.

Navy, Great Northern, pinto, black-eyed peas, or the 15 bean concoction are all good choices for this recipe. Our favorite is cannellini, which is a white kidney bean with a soft, creamy texture.

Beans are a great source of fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals—one meal that can help you keep those New Year’s resolutions to take better care of yourself.

You’ll notice we also add red lentils, which completely break down giving the soup a thick, hearty consistency. We find red lentils create a pleasing color whereas green or brown lentils make the soup look muddy.

TIP: If you experience bloating or gas after eating beans, digestive enzymes with alpha-galactosidase can help tremendously. It breaks down the carbohydrates in beans into simpler sugars to make them easier to digest.

Bean soup with smoked turkey served in a white bowl with sprouted grain cornbread on a cutting board with honey.
Smoked Turkey and Bean Soup

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Yes, you can smoke your own turkey, but you don’t have to. 

To smoke your own turkey, take a look at Charbroil’s instructions for electric smokers or Traeger’s instructions on their wood smoker.

If you don’t have a smoker to make your own smoked turkey, Diestel Smoked Turkey Drums & Thighs make it easy to get the sweet, smoky flavor bean soup demands. Here in Colorado, this premium turkey brand is found in natural food markets.

We prefer Diestel brand because of their sustainable farming methods and natural, hardwood smoking process. The flavor is pleasantly smoky and lightly seasoned, giving me more control over the amount of salt.

Each thigh or drumstick is individually wrapped so it’s easy to customize the amount or combination you want. In this case, two smoked turkey thighs provide plenty of meat for 5 quarts of hearty bean soup.

Collage of pics of removing bones and connective tissue from smoked turkey.

How to Prep Smoked Turkey for Bean Soup

When prepping the smoked turkey to create bite-size pieces for the soup, you want to separate bones, connective tissue, skin, and any tough, leathery smoked meat.

As you pull the meat apart with your fingers, you can feel these tougher pieces as they don’t break apart easily.

This isn’t the skin, which is easy to remove. This is the exposed meat (not covered by skin) that gets tough and forms a rubbery type of skin when it is smoked over a long period.

I usually discard these pieces because there are so few, but if you want to include them in the soup, just be sure they are minced fine. These tougher edges won’t break down or soften even if cooked longer. The best way to know is to take a bite yourself to decide.

Homemade bouillon collected in a fat separator from pan drippings.
Homemade bouillon collected from pan drippings into a fat separator.

Homemade Bouillon

Every time you roast beef, chicken, or pork save the pan drippings. These rendered juices are the best all-natural bouillon you will ever find.

Tips for Saving & Using Pan Drippings for Bouillon

  • Watch the bottom of the pan when you’re roasting meat so you can add a little water to keep the pan drippings from burning. 
  • If the pan drippings are thick or too dry to pour out of the pan, add a little water to the pan and dislodge the browned juices with a spatula. The water will turn brown as the browned bits mix with it. Do this until all the roasted juices have lifted from the pan and can be poured into a storage container, freezer bag, or ice cube tray. 
  • The amount of liquid will dictate the container used to freeze it. Ice cube trays work well for this as each compartment is about 1 tablespoon, which is handy. When using freezer bags, keep the amount to about 1 cup per bag and freeze flat. That way, it remains easy to break off pieces as needed. 
  • You can either skim the fat from the concentrated juices with a spoon or allow to cool in the refrigerator and simply lift off the fat that settles on the top before freezing. If there is enough liquid, a fat separator like the one shown in the photo works well too. 

Homemade bouillon is absolutely the best. I’ve searched everywhere for bouillon with clean ingredients, free of maltodextrin, soy, yeast extract, and the like without success.

When You Don’t Have Homemade Bouillon

When I am out of homemade bouillon, the one I do use in a pinch is Better Than Bouillon Organic Roasted Beef or Chicken Base.

Another option for replacing bouillon in recipes is demi-glace, which has more straightforward ingredients. Most are made with wheat flour, so you have to specifically look for gluten-free.

Photo collage of turkey and bean soup ingredients, including beans, onions, garlic, carrots, celery, stock, turkey, lentils, bouillon, seasoning

Turkey & Bean Soup Step by Step 

  1. Soak beans in salted water for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse well.
  2. Prep and saute onion, carrot, celery, and garlic.
  3. Add everything else, then add enough stock/broth/water to cover by 2 to 3-inches above the solid ingredients.
  4. Simmer for 2 hours on the stove.
  5. Separate meat from the bones.
  6. Return meat to the pot; season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
  7. Ladle into warmed bowls and sprinkle with fresh parsley.

Recipe Variations

  • Add chopped kale, red bell pepper, or hot green chilies for different flavor profiles
  • Sub smoked chicken or ham for turkey
  • Sub cauliflower, celery root, turnips, rutabagas, or parsnips for the carrots or celery
  • Sub demi-glace in place of bouillon

TIP: Use organic canned beans if you’re in a pinch for time, reducing cooking time as well. However, we think you’ll prefer the taste and creamy texture of dried beans.

Stovetop, Slow Cooker & Pressure Cooker Instructions Included

I’ve prepared this soup in a slow cooker and in my stockpot, but I also use my pressure cooker to make soups faster (see Recipe Notes).

The beans cook beautifully in the pressure cooker, however, the meat doesn’t quite get to the fall-off-the-bone stage in such a short time, but the flavor is the same.

Bean soup recipe with smoked turkey, including stove top, slow cooker, and pressure cooker methods.
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Smoked Turkey & Bean Soup

A twist on traditional ham and navy bean soup using Diestel Smoked Turkey Thighs and cannellini (white kidney) beans.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time2 hours hrs
Total Time2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Author: Judy Purcell
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Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons sea salt
  • 2 cups dry cannellini beans
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 3 stalks celery chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 3 large carrots chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 quarts chicken or turkey broth , or 1-quart Basic Stock and water (See Recipe Notes)
  • 2 Diestel Smoked Turkey Thighs or Drumsticks , about 2 1/2 pounds (thighs will have more meat)
  • 1 cup dried red lentils , rinsed, but not soaked
  • 2 tablespoons concentrated homemade beef bouillon , or 1/2 cup concentrated beef stock, or 2 teaspoons bouillon paste or demi-glace (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons Paul Prudhomme’s Meat Magic , see notes for substitute seasonings
  • 2 teaspoons dry Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 whole bay leaf
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley (optional), for garnish
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Instructions

  • Dissolve 3 tablespoons sea salt in 4 quarts of water in a large (8-quart) pot. Stir in 2 cups dry cannellini beans and soak at room temperature overnight or for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse well.
  • Chop 1 large onion, 2-3 large carrots, 2-3 celery stalks, and mince 2 cloves garlic. Heat oil in a large soup pot or pressure cooker over medium heat and cook onion, carrot, and celery caramelized, about 8 minutes. Mix in garlic and cook until fragrant. (If using a slow cooker, transfer softened vegetables to the cooker at this point and continue with remaining instructions.)
  • Stir in soaked and rinsed beans, 1 cup rinsed lentils, turkey thighs or drumsticks, 2 tablespoons homemade beef bouillon (or 2 teaspoons store-bought), 2 teaspoons Meat Magic, 2 teaspoons dry Italian herb seasoning, 2 teaspoons cumin, and bay leaf to the pot. Add enough broth/stock/water to cover 2 to 3-inches above ingredients to allow beans to absorb enough liquid – about 4 quarts. 
    NOTE: The exact amount of broth will depend on the amount of meat added. Additional water may be needed. *See Recipe Notes for pressure cooker method.
  • Bring soup to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 hours on the stove or 4-6 hours in a crockpot set on low.
  • Before serving, remove bones and large pieces of turkey from the pot; allow to cool slightly on a platter. Once cool enough to handle, separate meat from the bones and any unappealing connective tissue (see directions and photo in Post).
    Return meat to the pot and discard bones; season with salt and pepper as needed.
  • Ladle into warmed bowls, garnish with fresh parsley and serve with cornbread and honey-butter.

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Notes

Yield: About 6 quarts

Pressure Cooker Method:

  • Once the onion, celery, carrot, and garlic are softened, add all the ingredients to the pot, including spices.
  • Bring soup to pressure based on manufacturer’s instructions. Reduce heat enough to keep at pressure for 15 minutes. Beans should be soft and ready for salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Before serving, remove bones and large pieces of turkey from the pot; allow to cool slightly on a platter.
  • Once cool enough to handle, separate meat from the bones and any unappealing connective tissue. Return meat to the pot and discard bones.

Recipe Variations:

  • Add chopped kale, red bell pepper, or hot green chilies for different flavor profiles
  • Sub smoked chicken or ham for turkey
  • Sub cauliflower, celery root, turnips, rutabagas, or parsnips for the carrots or celery
  • Sub demi-glace in place of bouillon
  • Use organic canned beans if you’re in a pinch for time, reducing the cooking time as well. 
  • Substitute for Paul Prudhomme Meat Magic:
    2 teaspoon (smoked or sweet) paprika
    1.5 teaspoon granulated garlic
    1 teaspoon granulated onion
    1 teaspoon oregano
    1 teaspoon thyme
    1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
    1/2 teaspoon coriander
    1/2 teaspoon sea salt
    pinch cayenne
    pinch nutmeg
    Mix these spices and herbs together, then add the amount it calls for in the recipe. 

Recipe Tips:

  • The easy way to make homemade bouillon is to save the pan dripping from roasted meats.
    • If the pan drippings are thick or too dry to pour out of the pan, add a little water to the pan and dislodge the browned juices with a spatula. The water will turn brown as the browned bits mix with it. Do this until all the roasted juices have lifted from the pan and can be poured into a storage container, freezer bag, or ice cube tray. 
    • The amount of liquid will dictate what you use to freeze it. Ice cube trays work well for this as each compartment is about 1 tablespoon, which is handy. When using freezer bags, keep the amount to about 1 cup per bag and freeze flat. That way, it remains easy to break off pieces as needed. 
    • You can either skim the fat from the concentrated juices with a spoon or allow to cool in the refrigerator and simply lift off the fat that settles on the top before freezing. If there is enough liquid, a fat separator like the one shown in the photo works well too. 
  • If the beans do not soften after cooking for over an hour, add a pinch of baking soda to the soup and continue to cook. This will make the soup more alkaline and help to soften the beans.

Equipment

6-Qt Soup Pot
Instant Pot

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 206mg | Potassium: 1101mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1745IU | Vitamin C: 2.3mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 5.8mg
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Smoky bean soup and sweet cornbread go together like movies and popcorn.

I cannot imagine bean soup without whole-grain cornbread.

Start with one piece in your bowl to soak up the broth and crown another one with butter and honey (this also qualifies as dessert).

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Filed Under: Chicken & Poultry, Recipes, Soups / Stews Tagged With: cannellini beans, Diestel Smoked Turkey, lentils, Paul Prudhomme

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  1. Naja Hayward says

    January 23, 2025 at 10:00 pm

    5 stars
    This is now a top recipe for me not just top soup. SO flavorful!

    I’m in Publishing and this makes me want to publish a cookbook!

    Reply
    • Judy Purcell says

      January 26, 2025 at 6:47 am

      Thanks, Naja! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe—thanks for taking the time to let me know. 🙂

      Reply
  2. VVS says

    November 20, 2023 at 5:59 am

    5 stars
    I’m rating it before I make it because it looks delicious. Right up my alley. Question: I coudn’t find enough smoked turkey and bought a raw thigh to add for extra meat. Do I need to cook it before hand? What do you suggest? I am using an insta pot and usually a I simmer for a while before serving. Thanks.

    Reply
    • Judy Purcell says

      November 20, 2023 at 6:55 am

      Hi VVS, That is a great question! For the best flavor from that raw thigh I would roast it in the oven (skin on), or brown it and cook it in the Instapot first so it is cooked before adding it to the soup—that way it best matches the pre-cooked/smoked meat in texture. Also, add 1 teaspoon of liquid smoke to the raw thigh during the pre-cook and once the soup comes together, add another teaspoon if you think the smoke flavor is weak. Please let me know how it all goes!

      Reply
  3. Rebecca says

    December 9, 2022 at 7:37 pm

    5 stars
    This soup is one of the best soups I’ve ever made.. I used Great Northern Beans but will make again with the Cannelini. I missed the creaminess of the Cannelini.

    Reply
  4. Deanna Drew says

    December 4, 2022 at 11:44 am

    5 stars
    This is the absolute best soup recipe I have ever made, and I have made a lot of soups. Thank you so much. The smoke flavor was perfect. The broth was perfectly seasoned, the veggies and turkey…. I cannot say enough!

    Reply
  5. Lucy Geck says

    December 1, 2022 at 12:17 am

    5 stars
    I made this for a second time tonight to be refrigerated instead of canned and OMG! Perfection!!!! My hubby LOVES it and I’m taking some quarts to neighbors. Thahk you!!!

    Reply
  6. Lucy Geck says

    November 29, 2022 at 10:22 pm

    5 stars
    This is the PERFECT soup for winter! I adjusted the recipe slightly adding 2+ lb of chopped turkey breast in lieu of the fattier turkey parts, Old Bay seasoning, finely chopped smoked ham, 2 steamed sweet potatoes cooked and chopped, chipotle pepper and wild mushrooms and a few other accommodations to make it suitable for pressure-canning and WOWZA! Best soup I’ve ever canned. Thank you!!!

    Reply
  7. Jose Ramirez says

    November 24, 2020 at 10:21 am

    Hi, it says check notes for substitutes for the Meat Seasoning, but I don’t see those notes anywhere! Help! This recipe looks amazing and I want to try it.

    Reply
    • Judy Purcell says

      November 24, 2020 at 10:53 am

      Jose, sorry about that! I don’t know what happened there, but while I’m getting it fixed, here you go!
      2 teaspoon (smoked or sweet) paprika
      1.5 teaspoon granulated garlic
      1 teaspoon granulated onion
      1 teaspoon oregano
      1 teaspoon thyme
      1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
      1/2 teaspoon coriander
      1/2 teaspoon sea salt
      pinch cayenne
      pinch nutmeg
      Mix these spices and herbs together, then add the amount it calls for in the recipe. Do let me know how it turns out for you! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Cathy says

    November 30, 2019 at 6:53 pm

    5 stars
    Just made this and LOVE it! Used the carcass from a smoked turkey to make the stock, and 2 cups of frozen smoked turkey drum meat which was left over after making smoked turkey graving for thanksgiving. Doubled the garlic. Had home made beef bone stock that I reduced from 2 cups down to about 3/4 cup. LOVE the seasoning and found it surprisingly light and fresh tasting. Will keep this recipe to use every time we smoke a turkey! Thank You.

    Reply
  9. Pat says

    October 7, 2019 at 12:42 pm

    Just found this recipe and have all the ingredients except the Chef Prudhomme’s seasoning., as I, live in Canada. Can you suggest an alternative? His website does not list the spices, just paprika.
    I am always looking for new soup recipes.

    Reply
    • Judy Purcell says

      October 7, 2019 at 12:51 pm

      Hi Pat! Here’s what I would use in place of the Prudhomme seasoning:
      2 teaspoon (smoked or sweet) paprika
      1.5 teaspoon granulated garlic
      1 teaspoon granulated onion
      1 teaspoon oregano
      1 teaspoon thyme
      1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
      1/2 teaspoon coriander
      1/2 teaspoon sea salt
      pinch cayenne
      pinch nutmeg
      Mix these spices and herbs together, then add the amount it calls for in the recipe. Do let me know how it turns out for you! 🙂

      Reply
  10. Yang says

    March 3, 2019 at 4:01 pm

    5 stars
    What a gorgeous soup! It’s so perfect for the winter.

    Reply
  11. Hope says

    March 3, 2019 at 1:19 pm

    Looks so delicious and hearty! Perfect comfort food!

    Reply
  12. Anne Lawton says

    March 3, 2019 at 11:23 am

    We are expecting snow again! I could use a bowl of this to warm me up.

    Reply
  13. Kathryn says

    March 3, 2019 at 10:22 am

    This is the ultimate comfort food! I love all the flavors and spices you’ve put together in this recipe!

    Reply
  14. Zuzana says

    March 3, 2019 at 3:18 am

    5 stars
    Perfect timing for our evening meal to warm up a bit

    Reply
  15. Megan Stevens says

    March 1, 2019 at 7:55 pm

    5 stars
    Wow, just so yummy! I Love this soup!

    Reply
  16. Holley @ThePrimalDesire says

    March 1, 2019 at 11:33 am

    5 stars
    After cooking beans in the pressure cooker, I’m hooked. This combo with pressure cooker beans and turkey, yum!

    Reply
  17. Leslie says

    February 28, 2019 at 8:48 pm

    5 stars
    Looks delicious and reminds me of the super hearty soups I ate in Italy. Can’t wait to give it a try!

    Reply
  18. Mira says

    February 28, 2019 at 2:14 pm

    5 stars
    What a good idea for a great lunch for the kids!

    Reply
  19. Kelly says

    February 27, 2019 at 9:22 pm

    What a great winter soup! I’m ready to dive into a big bowl!

    Reply
  20. paleoglutenfreeguy says

    February 27, 2019 at 2:52 pm

    5 stars
    This is perfect comfort food. And that cornbread! Perfect combo.

    Reply
  21. Raia Todd says

    February 26, 2019 at 6:48 pm

    5 stars
    Sounds like comfort food!

    Reply
  22. Joni Gomes says

    February 26, 2019 at 1:30 pm

    5 stars
    Omg this cornbread! I love soups with cannellini beans, so hearty and filling!

    Reply
  23. STACEY CRAWFORD says

    February 26, 2019 at 10:21 am

    5 stars
    This is a lovely Fall soup for the pressure cooker! 🙂

    Reply
  24. Mira says

    February 26, 2019 at 8:21 am

    This is a great recipe for my comfort board. I will share this as it was delicious.

    Reply
  25. Cheryl says

    December 29, 2018 at 9:52 am

    5 stars
    I’m making this for a group of 12 ladies. I think I’ll add a can of diced tomatoes and some chicken andouille sausage in place of the Meat Magic spice. I have a ton of smoked turkey leftover from Christmas, so this is perfect. I have red lentils to use, and they usually cook down a lot more than brown ones, especially in the Instant Pot. Thanks for this – can’t wait to serve it!

    Reply
    • Judy Purcell says

      January 3, 2019 at 12:55 pm

      Hi Cheryl, I hope all goes well with the ladies and they enjoy your efforts! Please do let me know!

      Reply
  26. Luz says

    June 22, 2016 at 8:39 pm

    5 stars
    How does the turkey looks like after smoking, I like this BEAN SOUP very much.

    Reply
    • Judy Purcell says

      June 23, 2016 at 6:07 am

      I buy it already smoked and it is a caramel brown color. Glad you like the soup! Thanks.

      Reply
  27. ChgoJohn says

    April 11, 2016 at 5:05 pm

    5 stars
    I love to use smoked turkey in soups, Judy. It add so much flavor to the pot, closely resembling the pork products I once used. It would work perfectly in your bean soup and I know this was one tasty bowl of comfort!

    Reply
    • Judy Purcell says

      May 3, 2016 at 6:40 am

      It is surprising how much smoked turkey resembles pork in recipes like this — a good find. 🙂

      Reply
  28. Mary @ LOVE the secret ingredient says

    April 4, 2016 at 3:23 pm

    The colors are so beautiful! It just got cold again here in NYC and this looks like an amazing recipe to help get through until spring weather returns!

    Reply
  29. Raymund says

    April 4, 2016 at 3:10 am

    5 stars
    What a nice soup recipe, definitely will keep as winter is coming fast our way. I may only have hard time looking for smoked turkey so I will be using chicken instead.

    Reply
  30. Mandy says

    April 3, 2016 at 7:04 am

    This is a wonderful recipe for our dinner this evening but will have to replace the turkey with chicken. Lovely.
    Have a super week ahead.
    🙂 Mandy xo

    Reply
  31. John/Kitchen Riffs says

    April 2, 2016 at 7:48 am

    I haven’t yet gotten a pressure cooker, but keep thinking I should. One of these days! I love soups like this — so many great flavors going on. Thanks.

    Reply
  32. Dynamo of Dixie says

    June 24, 2015 at 12:42 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for a great looking recipe. I can use this. Glad to see the Chef Paul Prudhomme’s Meat Magic. We use his Vegetable Magic like it’s going out of style.

    Reply
  33. mjskit says

    October 24, 2014 at 8:37 am

    You said it all with that first sentence! I can just look at that beautiful picture of yours and just taste to goodness in this soup. Perfect meal for the cold front we’ll be getting next week!

    Reply
  34. DebbieA says

    November 26, 2012 at 6:35 am

    This soup turned out fantastic! I made the stock with the turkey legs while the beans were soaking, substituted some blackening seasoning I had on hand for Prudhomme’s Meat Magic, and left out the beef bouillon because I did not have any. Then added a couple of cups of smoked turkey and the seasonings during the last half hour of cooking. It made a bunch so I will happily have some to freeze for later!

    Reply
    • Judy Purcell says

      November 26, 2012 at 7:45 am

      Hi Debbie, thank you so much for taking the time to let me know how much you liked the soup–feedback is so helpful to edit and improve recipes! Substitutions are the beauty of making soup, so easy to customize, and you can’t go wrong with homemade stock. 🙂 Glad you enjoyed this recipe and that you have some for later too!

      Reply
    • Peggy says

      August 10, 2014 at 3:53 pm

      5 stars
      I used smoked Spanish paprika instead of meat magic.

      Reply
      • Judy Purcell says

        August 11, 2014 at 7:01 am

        Hi Peggy, smoked Spanish paprika is good on just about everything, good choice! Thanks for commenting and for the idea. 🙂

        Reply
  35. Debbie @ Easy Natural Food says

    February 21, 2012 at 10:41 pm

    This looks delicious! I can imagine that this would work really well with ham, too. Thanks for sharing with Sunday Night Soup Night, look forward to seeing you again soon!

    Reply
  36. diabeticFoodie says

    February 15, 2012 at 1:31 pm

    Looks delicious. Love the smoked turkey for ham substitution.

    Reply
  37. scarino says

    September 18, 2011 at 10:12 pm

    I love fall soups, this sounds like a perfect fit for a beautiful crisp day!

    Thanks for linking up with Friday Food on MomTrends.com!

    ~Shannon (Food Channel Editor @ MomTrends)

    Reply
    • Tom says

      January 23, 2017 at 4:53 pm

      Any idea on the calorie count for this soup, recipe is spot on delicious!
      5 Stars!!!

      Reply
      • Judy Purcell says

        January 24, 2017 at 8:10 am

        Hi Tom, so glad you liked the soup — it is one of my all-time faves. 🙂 As to the calorie count, I put it through a couple online resources and the calorie count is somewhere between 160-175 per 1 1/2 cup serving. It can be is hard to get precise because most of the online tools can only evaluate specific ingredients it recognizes, the checking it on two sources this should be close. 🙂 Hope that helps!

        Reply
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