Herb Roasted Turkey

Prep 15 min
Total 2 hr 45 min
Servings 12

Roasting this turkey with four fresh herbs creates a wonderful aroma that will fill your house. Progresso® Chicken Broth makes the turkey moist and flavorful and the gravy delicious!

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated September 5, 2012

Make with

Progresso Broth

Ingredients

1

(12 to 14 lb) whole turkey
3

tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1

teaspoon salt
1/2

teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3

sprigs fresh rosemary
2

sprigs fresh thyme
2

sprigs fresh sage
2

sprigs oregano
1

lemon, halved
2

carrots, halved
4

celery stalks, halved
2

cartons (32 oz each) Progresso™ chicken broth
4

cups water
3/4

cup all-purpose flour
3/4

cup butter

Steps

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1

Heat oven to 375°F.
2

Wash the turkey, inside and out, and dry well. Coat inside and outside with olive oil. Season turkey on the outside with salt and pepper, pressing it in to adhere. Place 2 rosemary sprigs, 1 thyme sprig, 1 sage sprig, 1 oregano sprig and lemon halves inside the cavity of the turkey. Place cooling rack or roasting rack in bottom of large roasting pan. Place turkey on rack, and arrange carrots, celery and remaining herbs on bottom of pan around turkey. Pour 4 cups (1 carton) chicken broth and water over vegetables and herbs.
3

Roast until an instant-read thermometer (inserted deep into the thigh but away from the bone) reads 165°F and juices in the thigh run clear when pierced with a fork, about 2 to 2 1/2 hours, basting with pan broth every 30 minutes. Remove turkey from the pan and let rest for 15 minutes before carving. Strain and reserve pan juices, and discard vegetables.
4

While turkey is resting, make the gravy. In a medium heavy saucepan, cook flour and butter over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, or until a blond roux is formed. Add pan juices and 4 cups (1 carton) of chicken broth; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce the heat and let simmer until thickened and ready to serve.
5

Carve turkey as desired, and serve with gravy.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 490
Calories from Fat: 210

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 23g; 36%
Saturated Fat 10g 52% Trans Fat 1/2g
Cholesterol: 220mg; 73%
Sodium: 990mg; 41%
Potassium: 560mg; 16%
Total Carbohydrate: 9g; 3%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Sugars 2g
Protein: 60g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 45%; 45%
Vitamin C: 4%; 4%
Calcium: 6%; 6%
Iron: 20%; 20%

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 1 Very Lean Meat; 7 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;