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Thai Turkey Soup with Coconut Milk

November 21, 2014 By Lena

It’s no question that one of the most exciting elements about the holidays is food, especially the quintessential turkey dinner shared with family and friends.

And then, there are the leftovers.

Now before y’all accuse me of bah-humbuging away turkey sandwiches, turkey casseroles and turkey pot pie – trust me! I love turkey traditional leftovers as much as the next person. But once in a while, I like to live a little. And that’s why I’m loving Tastes of the Nation from President’s Choice and Chef Rob Bragagnolo.

This year, the President’s Choice team wanted to discover new ways to create delicious turkey meals, so they partnered with acclaimed chefs from coast to coast to help create festive, locally-inspired turkey dishes that are easy enough to prepare in your own kitchen. And, each chef also developed a delicious leftover spin on their turkey dish – and I’m happy to share one of the recipes with you!
Quebec- Leftover dishFrom Chef Martin Patenaude in Quebec, turn your PC Free From Whole Turkey leftovers into this delicious Thai Turkey Soup with Coconut Milk. 

3 tbsp cold-pressed coconut oil
2 hearts of lemon grass, chopped
1 piece of ginger about 2½”, sliced
2 garlic cloves
6 kaffir lime leaves
1 jalapeno pepper, sliced (leave the seeds for a spicy soup)
1 package (100 g) shiitake mushrooms, caps sliced and stalks set aside
¼ cup fresh cilantro
2 boxes (900 ml each) chicken broth – reduced sodium
1 can of high quality coconut milk
1 tbsp fish sauce (or more, to taste)
1 tbsp sugar
3 tbsp lime juice + zest of 2 limes
2 cups cooked turkey, shredded
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

1. In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the lemon grass, ginger, garlic, kaffir lime leaves, jalapeno pepper, shiitake stalks and cilantro stems and roots. Sweat them for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently to release flavours. Add the chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until the broth is very flavourful.

2. Using a fine-mesh sieve, remove the seasonings while making sure to conserve the broth. Pour the broth back into the saucepan. Add the sliced shiitakes and coconut milk, then let simmer for 5 minutes.

3. In a small bowl, mix together the fish sauce, sugar and lime juice. Add the mixture to the soup. Then, add the cooked turkey. Re-heat and taste to adjust seasoning.

4. Serve the soup garnished with fresh cilantro, lime zest and lime quarters. If desired, add bean sprouts and Thai basil.

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  1. Athena

    November 21, 2014 at 10:05 pm

    This sounds really good.

  2. Holly

    November 21, 2014 at 11:29 pm

    I’ve never thought of adding Coconut Milk to soup. This sounds delicious!

  3. Treen Goodwin

    November 22, 2014 at 9:10 am

    Sounds so delish , soups are great for those cold days , and warms your soul , thanks for sharing the recipe :)

  4. Anne Taylor

    November 22, 2014 at 9:46 am

    Omgosh, this sounds so tasty!

  5. Guppy

    November 22, 2014 at 10:48 am

    The soup base sounds amazing and would work awesome with seafood too. I buy the PC breast rolls so I never have a pile of left over turkey.

  6. Judy Cowan

    November 22, 2014 at 1:34 pm

    Sounds really good but I don’t think my family would go for it, let’s just say that they can be picky and prefer traditional!

  7. Lynda Cook

    November 22, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    This sounds really tasty, but there is some ingredients I’m not to sure of, it would be great if someone would be able to make it for me

  8. Flora M

    November 22, 2014 at 7:31 pm

    Hold the jalapeno’s for me, but otherwise sounds delish ! Going to check out the Turkey 10 Ways for sure ;)

  9. MrDisco

    November 22, 2014 at 9:17 pm

    tasty!

  10. kelly young

    November 23, 2014 at 4:38 pm

    this sounds very interesting love trying new things

  11. loucheryl

    November 23, 2014 at 7:30 pm

    I would love a bowl of this soup right now!

  12. BobbiJo Pentney

    November 23, 2014 at 9:50 pm

    This sounds yummy.

  13. MrDisco

    November 23, 2014 at 10:11 pm

    perfect for a chilly winter night

  14. Wanda Tracey

    November 24, 2014 at 12:47 am

    I think this soup will be full flavored and hot and delicious for those cold winter months.Just wondering if the kaffie lemon leaves are the same as cilantro leaves?Thank you.

  15. Jenn Erin

    November 24, 2014 at 9:24 pm

    That looks amazing! Thanks for sharing!

  16. Cindy B.

    November 25, 2014 at 10:21 am

    Tis the season for soup! This one looks delicious and I’ll be making it for sure!!

  17. Carol Oddy

    November 26, 2014 at 2:14 pm

    I am not sure if I would like this soup?

  18. Chandra Christine O'Connor

    November 27, 2014 at 5:28 am

    coconut is not my friend. Just the smell of coconut makes me feel ill.

  19. Barbie Squires

    November 29, 2014 at 1:11 am

    My belly is grumbling. What a great recipe. Thanks!

  20. loucheryl

    November 29, 2014 at 7:53 pm

    I just love Thai food. Coconut is one of my favour flavours. I would love to try and make this soup!

  21. monica hall

    November 30, 2014 at 11:41 pm

    You had me at Thai….

  22. Debbie W

    December 2, 2014 at 11:29 am

    I never thought of using coconut milk for a soup base. This would be perfect for some of my friends with dietary restrictions.

  23. Wanda Tracey

    December 2, 2014 at 3:59 pm

    Soups are my go to comfort food and this one looks amazing.I have put it in my favorites file and haven’t made it yet but it’s still on my to do list.Thank you for sharing it.

  24. Alayne Langford

    December 2, 2014 at 8:03 pm

    This recipe sounds and looks delish! I especially like that Coconut Oil is used as it is so good for you. Thanks for sharing :)

  25. Jeff Skidmore

    December 3, 2014 at 2:38 am

    This making my mouth water!! Love Thai food!!

  26. Stephanie LaPlante

    December 3, 2014 at 6:46 pm

    Oh wow does that ever sound delicious.

  27. Shana Langley

    December 4, 2014 at 12:32 pm

    I want to try this!

  28. Elena

    December 4, 2014 at 1:25 pm

    What a delicious sounding recipe, and seems relatively easy. Will have to try it on a cold night!

  29. Dawn Sutherland

    December 5, 2014 at 12:04 am

    This sounds delicious! I love thai food and this is a great new way to use leftover turkey over the holidays!

  30. Tanya Victoria

    December 5, 2014 at 12:28 am

    I need to try this recipe asap! Thanks for this!

  31. Jen

    December 5, 2014 at 4:39 pm

    Thanks for posting. Looks good!

  32. Elaine Jasvins

    December 6, 2014 at 7:35 am

    I so love thai and turkey,this is a must try for me. Thanks for posting.

  33. Jen Conlin

    December 7, 2014 at 2:08 am

    YU<! I know what I will be making with leftover Holiday Turkey Thanks for sharing

  34. Ronald Oliver

    December 7, 2014 at 2:25 pm

    This looks really good! Thanks for sharing the recipe..we’ll have to give this a try!

  35. Maggie C

    December 7, 2014 at 3:39 pm

    I love anything coconut! Must give this a try … sounds easy to make too! YAY

  36. Brenda Lacourciere

    December 8, 2014 at 6:14 am

    This is my new leftover recipe. thanks.

  37. Kristine Ewald

    December 10, 2014 at 4:52 pm

    This looks delicious. I am a huge fan of curries :)

  38. Victoria Ess

    December 12, 2014 at 3:44 pm

    This sounds yummy! My partner loves coconut and would find this to be delicious!

  39. loucheryl

    December 13, 2014 at 7:49 pm

    I just remembered this recipe! I have to make it for my husband.

  40. Lee Pearson

    December 14, 2014 at 11:29 am

    I love soup and this one seems so delicious. What a great way to use leftover turkey. I’ve never heard of Kaffir Lime Leaves? I don’t know what they are or where to purchase them. Thanks for the really good idea..this soup looks yummy!

  41. Rick F

    December 14, 2014 at 11:47 am

    What an interesting and delicious looking way of using leftover turkey.

  42. kristen visser

    December 14, 2014 at 2:57 pm

    how clever!! i love this recipe. we always have tons of turkey left over and we typically just make sandwiches with it but this is such a different way of using it. going to give this one a try :)

  43. Cairine

    December 18, 2014 at 3:40 pm

    Great another recipe to help get rid of left over turkey!

  44. Suzie M

    December 19, 2014 at 4:42 pm

    love coconut in anything this sounds great

  45. kelly young

    December 20, 2014 at 8:52 pm

    this sounds interesting i will try it

  46. La Cuisine d'Helene

    December 24, 2014 at 9:21 am

    I should try this recipe, looks so good.

  47. Kim DeCoste

    December 29, 2014 at 1:50 pm

    Omg this sounds amazing…I have a TON of leftover turkey and sick of the regular leftover fare. ..blah…gonna need to make this asap

  48. Elaine Buonsante

    December 31, 2014 at 12:25 am

    What interesting ingredients!

  49. Michelle Kent

    January 5, 2015 at 12:35 am

    I have to make this ,my husband loves Thai food..I bet this would be a winner!!! :)

  50. Elaine Buonsante

    January 5, 2015 at 2:15 am

    I have fallen in love with coconut milk! This soup sounds delicious!

  51. Margaret Imecs

    January 5, 2015 at 11:32 am

    Looks delicious and so easy to make! Thanks for the recipe! :)

  52. Emilia

    January 7, 2015 at 6:16 pm

    Turkey with lime and lemon interesting I will try this. Also I have not tried the kaffir lime leaves.

  53. Anna W

    January 22, 2015 at 8:41 pm

    We love using coconut milk for soups, this looks delicious.

  54. Alexa Nernberg

    January 23, 2015 at 1:48 pm

    Soup and recipe looks and sounds divine. Like the use of coconut milk in this recipe.

  55. Kathy Fowler

    February 13, 2015 at 5:01 pm

    Love Thai – going to try this one

  56. kathy downey

    February 23, 2015 at 12:15 pm

    I’ve never thought of adding Coconut Milk to soup,but what a nice twist of taste

  57. Cheryl

    March 5, 2015 at 12:24 pm

    Oh yum! This sounds so delicious

  58. Lindsay O

    March 9, 2015 at 8:42 pm

    This looks amazing! I love thai soups.

  59. Susan T.

    May 10, 2015 at 2:06 pm

    I am one of the few who hates turkey! This soup sounds great though, I’ll just make it without the meat! :)

  60. kathy downey

    December 22, 2015 at 1:20 pm

    I would love a bowl of this soup right now,i love the ingredients!

  61. Debbie Bashford

    September 22, 2016 at 7:13 am

    this sounds really yummy!! I think I have a new idea for leftover turkey :)

  62. kathy downey

    September 30, 2016 at 7:34 am

    I cant wait to try this we are cooking Turkey on the weekend because the grandkids are staying for the weekend and my grandson loves a good Jig,s dinner.Thanks for the recipe i am going to give this soup a try !!

  63. Debbie Bashford

    November 26, 2016 at 6:42 am

    looks so good

  64. kathy downey

    September 3, 2017 at 10:33 am

    Thanks we finally made and tested this recipe,it;s delicious !

  65. Debbie White Beattie

    July 21, 2018 at 5:16 am

    I’ve never seen a recipe like this but I like the ingredients

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