Description
Warm up with a comforting bowl of homemade Turkey Soup, perfect for using up leftover turkey. This hearty soup is filled with tender vegetables, turkey, and flavorful herbs in a savory broth.
Ingredients
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Vegetables:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Soup Base:
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or chopped
- 1 cup egg noodles or pasta of choice
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Add Broth and Ingredients: Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Stir in turkey, noodles, thyme, parsley, pepper, and salt.
- Simmer: Reduce heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes until noodles are tender.
- Finish and Serve: Stir in lemon juice if using. Adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- This soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey.
- You can substitute rice or barley for noodles if preferred.
- To make it lower carb, skip the pasta and add more vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
