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turkey soup with chilli, coriander and mushroom

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How to make turkey soup

December 7, 2015 • In Meat, Soup, Christmas,

There’s no reason why festive leftovers can’t be just as exciting as Christmas dinner itself – it’s not all about bubble and squeak and turkey and stuffing sandwiches!

Turkey soup is a great way to use up leftover meat, and with a deliciously aromatic twist, this recipe is guaranteed to be a Boxing Day crowd-pleaser.

This gorgeous turkey and coconut milk soup will serve four, and with our easy step-by-step guide it's hard to go wrong! To see the full method and ingredient list, check out the recipe.

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Lower the heat and add the sugar, bruised lemongrass, shallots, chillies, lime leaves, galangal or ginger and coriander roots, and season well.

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Continue to simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes, then add fish sauce and lime juice to taste.

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Serve steaming hot with a few coriander leaves scattered on top.

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The finished soup should be sour, salty and hot; but don’t be afraid to top with a sprinkling of finely sliced chilli for extra heat.