Description
A comforting and easy turkey soup recipe made with leftover turkey, fresh vegetables, and herbs. This hearty soup is perfect for a cozy meal and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Herbs
- 3 medium carrots (peeled and sliced)
- 2 celery ribs (sliced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
Other Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cups shredded turkey meat
Instructions
- Saute the veggies: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sliced carrots, celery, and diced onion. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently until the vegetables start to soften. Add the minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper, and stir for another minute to release the aromas.
- Add the potatoes and broth: Add the diced Yukon gold potatoes, fresh thyme sprigs, bay leaf, and chicken broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, 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 allow it to simmer for an additional 2 minutes until warmed through.
- Serve: Remove the thyme sprigs and bay leaf from the soup. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley. Optionally, garnish with additional parsley and a pinch of black pepper before serving hot.
Notes
- This soup is a wonderful way to use leftover turkey and makes for easy meal prep for the week.
- For a richer flavor, you can substitute chicken broth with homemade turkey broth if available.
- If you prefer a thicker soup, mash some of the potatoes before adding the turkey back in.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or corn for extra variety.
- You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
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
