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Turkey Soup in brown sugar and rum

Our tested Baked Turkey Soup: fiery, generous, and balanced with brown sugar and rum. Serves 8 people with plenty to go around.

4.7 from 3,428 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook75 min
Serves8
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Turkey Soup in brown sugar and rum
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the brown sugar and rum elements, and pat the turkey dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the turkey. Transfer to the oven and bake until set, bubbling and golden on top.

Stir in the coconut milk and the rest of the brown sugar and rum flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the peas along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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