Description
A cozy and comforting leftover turkey soup that transforms holiday turkey into a hearty dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or diced
- 4 cups turkey or chicken broth
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (such as peas, corn, or green beans)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1–2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- Optional: 1 cup pasta or rice for added heartiness
- Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Start by heating the olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Once it’s shimmering, toss in the onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the onions turn translucent and the vegetables begin to soften.
- Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for another minute until it becomes fragrant.
- Pour in the turkey or chicken broth, and stir in the shredded turkey.
- Season the mixture with the dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and pepper. Then, bring the soup to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to low and let everything simmer for about 20 minutes.
- If you’re adding pasta or rice, stir it in and allow it to cook according to the package directions.
- Throw in those mixed vegetables and simmer for about 5 more minutes until they’re tender.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed. If desired, sprinkle some chopped parsley on top before serving.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the ingredients according to your flavor preferences or what you have on hand. This recipe is also adaptable for dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 40mg