Homemade Turkey Soup
Warm up with a bowl of comforting homemade turkey soup, the perfect way to transform leftover turkey into a hearty and flavorful meal. Packed with tender shredded turkey, vibrant carrots, celery, and onions, this soup is simmered in a rich turkey or chicken stock infused with fragrant herbs like thyme and parsley. Diced potatoes add body, while optional egg noodles or rice make it even more satisfying. Ready in just under an hour with minimal prep, this wholesome soup is a delicious solution for easy weeknight dinners or cozy lunches. Serve it piping hot with a side of crusty bread, and let this one-pot wonder become your go-to recipe for making the most of holiday leftovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Leftover turkey (shredded or chopped)
- 8 cups Turkey or chicken stock
- 2 medium Carrots (peeled and diced)
- 2 stalks Celery (diced)
- 1 medium Onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 medium Potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 2 leaves Bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 cups Egg noodles or rice (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil or butter
Instructions
In a large soup pot, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Add the turkey or chicken stock, diced potatoes, bay leaves, thyme, and parsley to the pot. Bring to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
Stir in the shredded turkey, salt, and black pepper. If using egg noodles or rice, add them to the pot as well and simmer for an extra 10 minutes until they are cooked through.
Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt or pepper if necessary.
Remove the bay leaves before serving. Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy it while warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2567 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.9 g | 91% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.1 g | 76% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 669 mg | 223% | |
| Sodium | 9881 mg | 430% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 228.7 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.5 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.7 g | ||
| Protein | 246.1 g | 492% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 424 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 19.9 mg | 111% | |
| Potassium | 4354 mg | 93% | |
*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.
