Turkey Soup with Leftover Cleanup
Turn holiday leftovers into a comforting, flavorful meal with this Turkey Soup with Leftover Cleanup! Perfect for using up shredded turkey, cooked potatoes, and those extra vegetables in your fridge, this hearty soup transforms post-feast scraps into culinary gold. With a savory blend of aromatics like onion, garlic, and celery, enhanced by dried thyme, parsley, and a hint of bay leaf, every spoonful bursts with homestyle goodness. Ready in under an hour, it’s a one-pot wonder made with chicken or turkey broth and customizable with rice or pasta for added heartiness. Ideal for a cozy dinner or next-day lunch, this recipe for leftover turkey soup minimizes waste while maximizing flavor—perfect for frugal foodies and holiday hosts alike!
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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 medium Celery stalks (sliced)
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 cups Cooked potatoes or sweet potatoes (diced, optional)
- 8 cups Chicken or turkey broth
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 1 leaf Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 cups Leftover vegetables (e.g. green beans, corn, peas, etc.)
- 2 cups Cooked pasta or rice (optional)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Add the broth, thyme, parsley, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the pot, stirring to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
Add the shredded turkey, diced cooked potatoes (if using), and any leftover vegetables to the soup. Stir well.
Continue to simmer for another 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
If using cooked pasta or rice, stir it into the soup during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Remove the bay leaf and taste the soup. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
455 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.2 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 65 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1351 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.3 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.8 g | ||
| Protein | 37.4 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 112 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1110 mg | 24% | |
*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.
