Description
This Leftover Turkey Soup is a cozy, comforting way to use up leftover turkey. Packed with vegetables, tender turkey, and a savory broth, it’s an easy, hearty meal perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken or turkey broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup egg noodles or pasta of choice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional garnish: fresh parsley
Instructions
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté 5–6 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in broth and bring to a boil.
- Add thyme, rosemary, and turkey. Simmer 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Add noodles and cook according to package directions until tender.
- Stir in peas and cook 2–3 minutes until heated through.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
This soup is perfect for using up leftover turkey after Thanksgiving. You can add other vegetables like corn or green beans for extra texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: leftover turkey soup, turkey soup, comfort soup, easy weeknight soup