Description
A comforting and hearty soup made with leftover turkey, vegetables, and noodles in a flavorful broth, perfect for a cozy meal after the holidays.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups turkey or chicken broth
- 2 cups leftover cooked turkey, shredded or chopped
- 1 cup egg noodles or cooked rice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- juice of 1/2 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 5–6 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
- Stir in garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10–12 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the leftover turkey and noodles (or rice), and simmer for another 5–7 minutes until heated through.
- Stir in parsley and lemon juice if using. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot.
Notes
- This soup freezes well and can be made with chicken instead of turkey.
- Add spinach or kale for extra greens, or a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
