Easy Turkey Soup
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Easy Turkey Soup, the perfect recipe for using up leftover turkey while creating a hearty, flavorful meal in just 45 minutes. Packed with wholesome ingredients like tender turkey, vibrant carrots, celery, and creamy potatoes, this soup becomes even more aromatic with hints of thyme, parsley, and bay leaves. Whether you add egg noodles for extra heartiness or keep it classic, this one-pot wonder is a breeze to make, making it ideal for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Garnish with fresh parsley for a delightful touch, and enjoy this soul-soothing dish that’s as nourishing as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked turkey (shredded or cubed)
- 2 large carrots (peeled and diced)
- 2 stalks celery stalks (diced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 8 cups chicken or turkey broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 2 leaves bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups egg noodles (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped for garnish, optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the diced potatoes, chicken or turkey broth, dried thyme, dried parsley, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Add the cooked turkey and egg noodles (if using) to the pot. Cook for an additional 7-10 minutes until the noodles are tender.
Remove the bay leaves from the soup and discard them.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2403 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 48.5 g | 62% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.3 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 699 mg | 233% | |
| Sodium | 7472 mg | 325% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 217.2 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.8 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.1 g | ||
| Protein | 265.1 g | 530% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 502 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 24.4 mg | 136% | |
| Potassium | 6182 mg | 132% | |
*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.
