Creamy Delicious Turkey Soup
Warm up with a bowl of Creamy Delicious Turkey Soup, the ultimate comfort food perfect for using up leftover turkey. This hearty recipe combines tender turkey, velvety potatoes, and a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, all simmered in a rich and creamy broth infused with fragrant thyme and parsley. A roux made with butter and flour gives the soup its luxurious texture, while heavy cream takes it to the next level of indulgence. Ready in just an hour, this easy-to-make soup is ideal for cozy family dinners or meal prepping for the week. Serve it alongside crusty bread for a satisfying meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds. Keywords: creamy turkey soup, leftover turkey recipe, hearty soup recipe, comfort food, easy dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium, diced yellow onion
- 2 medium, diced carrots
- 2 diced celery stalks
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 8 cups chicken or turkey stock
- 3 cups, shredded or diced leftover cooked turkey
- 2 medium, peeled and diced potatoes
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste) salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, being careful not to let it burn.
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir continuously for 2-3 minutes. This will create a roux that helps thicken the soup.
Slowly pour in the chicken or turkey stock, whisking as you go to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Add the shredded turkey, the diced potatoes, thyme leaves, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Cover the pot and let the soup simmer over medium-low heat for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Allow the soup to warm through for 5-7 minutes, but do not let it boil.
Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley just before serving.
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot with crusty bread or crackers on the side for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4173 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 241.9 g | 310% | |
| Saturated Fat | 126.5 g | 632% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1104 mg | 368% | |
| Sodium | 10516 mg | 457% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 226.5 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.1 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.8 g | ||
| Protein | 221.4 g | 443% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 566 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 22.2 mg | 123% | |
| Potassium | 6483 mg | 138% | |
*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.
