Turkey Leftover Soup
Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into pure comfort with this hearty Turkey Leftover Soup! Packed with shredded turkey, tender root vegetables, and a medley of savory herbs like thyme and rosemary, this cozy soup breathes new life into holiday remains. Simmered in a flavorful chicken or turkey broth and finished with sweet peas and a parsley garnish, it’s a simple, one-pot meal that’s ready in under an hour. Perfect for meal prep or a quick weeknight dinner, this recipe is a delicious way to reduce food waste while embracing the warm, soothing essence of a homemade soup.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked turkey (shredded or chopped)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion (diced)
- 3 medium carrots (sliced)
- 3 stalks celery (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 8 cups chicken or turkey broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften.
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 rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.
Bring the soup to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes and vegetables are tender.
Stir in the cooked turkey and frozen peas, and let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes to heat the turkey through.
Taste the soup and adjust seasonings if needed. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2121 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.0 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 583 mg | 194% | |
| Sodium | 7431 mg | 323% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 142.4 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.2 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.6 g | ||
| Protein | 256.4 g | 513% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 507 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 22.1 mg | 123% | |
| Potassium | 6349 mg | 135% | |
*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.
