Leftover Thanksgiving Soup

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Transform your holiday leftovers into a comforting, flavor-packed meal with this Leftover Thanksgiving Soup! This hearty recipe turns roasted turkey, stuffing, and gravy into a rich, savory broth bursting with nostalgia. Paired with aromatic vegetables, tender frozen peas, and a touch of dried herbs like thyme and rosemary, this one-pot wonder is as cozy as it gets. In just 45 minutes, you can have a satisfying and waste-free dish that makes the most of your Thanksgiving feast. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a next-day treat, this recipe ensures that nothing from your holiday table goes to waste. Serve it steaming hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a deliciously soul-warming bowl that captures the essence of the season.

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time: 30 min
• Total Time: 45 min
• Servings: 6 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

15 items

• 3 cups cooked turkey, shredded or cubed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 large carrots, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cups chicken or turkey stock
• 2 cups leftover stuffing
• 1 cup leftover gravy
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

📝 Instructions

9 steps

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.

2. Add the diced onion, celery, and carrots to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften.

3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

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

5. Add the shredded turkey, leftover stuffing, and leftover gravy to the pot. Stir until the stuffing breaks down and the gravy is fully incorporated into the soup.

6. Mix in the frozen peas, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper.

7. Let the soup simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure nothing sticks to the bottom.

8. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (649.7g)

Calories		424
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		15.6 g	20%
	Saturated Fat	6.5 g	32%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		124 mg	41%
Sodium		1868 mg	81%
Total Carbohydrate		28.6 g	10%
	Dietary Fiber	3.9 g	14%
	Total Sugars	6.5 g
Protein		41.6 g	83%
Vitamin D		0.1 mcg	0%
Calcium		104 mg	8%
Iron		3.9 mg	22%
Potassium		759 mg	16%

*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: 855 cal (33.7%%)

Protein: 991 cal (39.1%%)

Carbs: 690 cal (27.2%%)