Boxing Day Turkey Soup

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Transform your holiday leftovers into a hearty and comforting meal with this Boxing Day Turkey Soup. This simple yet flavorful recipe is the perfect way to use up cooked turkey from your festive feast, blending it with a medley of fresh vegetables, tender potatoes, and the cozy aroma of dried thyme. Simmered in a rich turkey or chicken stock, this soup becomes a soul-warming dish that’s satisfying on a chilly winter day. Customize it with cooked rice or noodles for added heartiness and finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is your go-to solution for creating a delicious second act for your holiday dinner.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 40 min
• Total Time: 55 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

15 items

• 3 cups Cooked leftover turkey, shredded
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil or unsalted butter
• 1 piece Small onion, diced
• 3 pieces Carrots, diced
• 2 pieces Celery stalks, diced
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 8 cups Turkey or chicken stock
• 2 pieces Potatoes, peeled and diced
• 1 piece Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 cup Frozen peas
• 1 cup Cooked rice or noodles (optional)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

📝 Instructions

10 steps

1. Heat the vegetable oil or unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat.

2. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.

3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

4. Pour in the turkey or chicken stock and bring to a boil.

5. Add the diced potatoes, bay leaf, and dried thyme. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 15–20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

6. Stir in the leftover shredded turkey and frozen peas. Let the soup heat through for 5–7 minutes.

7. If using cooked rice or noodles, add them to the soup and stir gently to combine.

8. Season the soup with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

9. Remove the bay leaf before serving and ladle the soup into bowls.

10. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley if desired, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (563.1g)

Calories		284
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		7.9 g	10%
	Saturated Fat	1.7 g	8%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		49 mg	16%
Sodium		1800 mg	78%
Total Carbohydrate		28.7 g	10%
	Dietary Fiber	3.4 g	12%
	Total Sugars	4.5 g
Protein		25.3 g	51%
Vitamin D		0.0 mcg	0%
Calcium		61 mg	5%
Iron		2.3 mg	13%
Potassium		713 mg	15%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 418 cal (24.2%%)

Protein: 614 cal (35.6%%)

Carbs: 694 cal (40.2%%)