Description
This comforting Leftover Turkey Soup is a hearty and flavorful way to use up turkey remnants. Packed with tender vegetables, savory herbs, and nutritious greens, it’s easy to prepare and perfect for warming up on chilly days.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 6 cups chicken or turkey broth
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded
- 1 cup cooked rice, pasta, or noodles
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups spinach or kale
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil: Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, preparing the base for your soup.
- Sauté aromatics: Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for 2–3 minutes until they release a fragrant aroma.
- Cook vegetables and spices: Stir in the sliced carrots, celery, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and paprika. Continue cooking for 5–7 minutes until the vegetables soften.
- Add broth and simmer: Pour in 6 cups of chicken or turkey broth, bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let the soup simmer for 15 minutes to develop flavors.
- Incorporate turkey and grains: Add the shredded cooked turkey and cooked rice, pasta, or noodles. Stir well and heat through to combine flavors.
- Add greens and peas: Toss in frozen peas and spinach or kale. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the greens wilt and the peas are tender.
- Season: Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- You can substitute kale for spinach or use a mix of both for added texture.
- Use leftover cooked rice, pasta, or noodles depending on what you have on hand.
- For a richer flavor, homemade turkey broth is ideal, but store-bought works well, too.
- Adjust herbs to your taste; fresh herbs can be used instead of dried if available.
- This soup freezes well; store in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
