Description
A comforting and hearty turkey soup recipe perfect for using up leftover turkey. This flavorful soup is loaded with vegetables, tender turkey, and noodles in a savory broth.
Ingredients
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Vegetable Base:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
Seasonings and Broth:
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- 8 cups turkey or chicken broth
Additional Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked turkey, shredded or chopped
- 1½ cups egg noodles or pasta of choice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in garlic, thyme, parsley, and rosemary, cook until fragrant.
- Simmer: Pour in broth, add turkey, simmer, then add noodles and cook until tender.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt, pepper, lemon juice, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- This soup is great for using up Thanksgiving leftovers.
- You can substitute rice or barley for the noodles if preferred.
- For a richer broth, add a turkey bone while simmering and remove before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
