Description
This easy turkey soup recipe is a comforting and flavorful way to use leftover turkey. Packed with tender vegetables, herbs, and shredded turkey, it makes a perfect warming meal that comes together quickly on the stovetop.
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 medium carrots (peeled and sliced)
- 2 celery ribs (sliced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cups shredded turkey meat
- ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Saute the veggies: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery, and onion, cooking for 4 to 5 minutes while stirring frequently until softened. Next, add the minced garlic, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper, stirring for another minute to cook the garlic.
- Add the potatoes and broth: Add the diced Yukon gold potatoes, fresh thyme sprigs, bay leaf, and low-sodium chicken broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let the soup simmer gently for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are just fork tender.
- Add the turkey: Stir in the shredded turkey meat and continue to simmer the soup for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, just until the turkey is warmed through.
- Finish and serve: Remove and discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley and garnish with additional parsley and black pepper if desired. Serve the soup hot for a comforting meal.
Notes
- This soup is an excellent way to use leftover turkey, providing a quick, wholesome meal.
- You can substitute leftover chicken if turkey is not available.
- For a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes before adding the turkey.
- Adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt or pepper to taste.
- Leftover soup stores well refrigerated for up to 3 days or can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 319 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 822 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg
