Description
A warm, comforting soup made with tender turkey, vegetables, and herbs, perfect for using up leftover turkey from a holiday feast. This hearty soup is flavorful and filling, perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly day.
Ingredients
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- For the Soup:
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium potato, diced (optional)
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 6 cups turkey or chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 ½ cups frozen peas
- 1 cup cooked rice or noodles (optional)
- For Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Add carrots, celery, and potato (if using), and cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, turkey broth, turkey meat, thyme, parsley, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the frozen peas and cooked rice or noodles (if using), and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through.
- Remove the bay leaf and adjust the seasoning to taste with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired.
- Serve hot and enjoy your turkey soup!
Notes
- This soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey after a holiday meal, but you can also make it with cooked chicken or even rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, you can mash some of the potatoes or vegetables as it simmers.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. If freezing, it’s best to freeze without the noodles or rice, as they can become mushy when reheated.
- If you’d like to make it a little richer, consider adding a splash of heavy cream or half-and-half before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg