Hearty turkey-barley stew
2
Points®
Total Time
1 hr 17 min
Prep
12 min
Cook
50 min
Serves
6
Difficulty
Easy
This savory stew is perfect for a chilly night in the fall or winter. Chewy, nutty barley adds a lot of satisfaction and bulk to this stew, and the dried porcinis add mushroom-y goodness. While dried mushrooms can be pricy, even a little bit adds enormous flavor, and they last a long time (a year or more) if stored in an airtight container in a dark, dry place like the back of your pantry or the freezer. Dried mushrooms need to be reconstituted, which produces plumper mushrooms and a flavorful soaking liquid that’s used to add umami depth to this stew. If you happen to have fresh parsley on hand, toss in a small handful—coarsely chopped or torn—just before serving.
Ingredients
Dried porcini mushrooms
1 oz, (best-quality)
Water
1½ cup(s), boiling
Extra virgin olive oil
1 Tbsp
Uncooked boneless skinless turkey breast
1 pound(s), tenderloin, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Uncooked leeks
3 medium, (white and pale green parts only), thinly sliced
Chicken broth
32 fl oz, (1 carton)
Uncooked pearl barley
½ cup(s), rinsed
Table salt
¾ tsp
Black pepper
¼ tsp