Turkey Soup Recipe
A comforting and hearty turkey soup recipe perfect for using up leftover Thanksgiving turkey, filled with vegetables and fragrant herbs in a savory broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Soup:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth
Additional:
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded
- 1 cup egg noodles or rice (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Add vegetables: Stir in carrots and celery, cook for 5 minutes.
- Season: Add thyme, oregano, and broth. Simmer until vegetables are tender.
- Finish soup: Add turkey and noodles/rice, simmer for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Stir in fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Leftover roasted turkey or rotisserie chicken works well.
- Enhance with lemon juice or red pepper flakes for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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