Turkey Stuffing Soup
Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into a hearty, comforting bowl of Turkey Stuffing Soup, a recipe that effortlessly combines the best flavors of the holiday table into one dish. This rich and satisfying soup features tender shredded turkey, savory leftover stuffing, and a medley of sautéed vegetables simmered in a fragrant broth seasoned with thyme, sage, and garlic. Optional heavy cream adds a luscious touch, making it perfect for chilly days. Ready in just 45 minutes and garnished with fresh parsley, this dish is an ideal way to repurpose holiday ingredients into a soul-warming meal the whole family will love. Perfect keywords: "Turkey Stuffing Soup," "Thanksgiving leftovers recipe," "easy turkey soup," and "holiday comfort food."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked turkey (shredded or diced)
- 2 cups leftover stuffing
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 2 medium celery stalks (diced)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 6 cups chicken or turkey broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 piece bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup heavy cream (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken or turkey broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Add the shredded turkey, leftover stuffing, dried thyme, dried sage, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
If desired, stir in the heavy cream to add richness to the soup. Heat through but do not boil.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2740 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 134.5 g | 172% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.1 g | 320% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 652 mg | 217% | |
| Sodium | 7137 mg | 310% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 177.8 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.4 g | ||
| Protein | 197.5 g | 395% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 547 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 18.8 mg | 104% | |
| Potassium | 4031 mg | 86% | |
*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.
