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bowl of leftover turkey soup with pasta and veggies, more soup and turkey in the background

TURKEY SOUP (WITH LEFTOVER TURKEY)

Have some turkey leftover from a big turkey feast? This Leftover Turkey Turkey Soup is the perfect thing to make. It's fresh, wholesome, healthy and flavourful and comes together in no time at all with few and simple ingredients!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 Servings

Ingredients

  • 8 cups Turkey Broth*
  • 4 cups Leftover Turkey Meat shredded
  • 2 Carrots chopped
  • 2 Celery Stalks chopped
  • 2 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 White Onion chopped
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 large handful Fresh Herbs parsley, thyme, rosemary
  • 2 large handfuls Baby Spinach optional
  • 1 cup Pasta or Rice optional
  • Parmesan Cheese Rind optional
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp Butter

Instructions

  • In a large pot over medium heat, add the butter. Once melted, add the carrots, celery, garlic and onions.
    diced carrots, celery, onions and garlic in a pot
  • Sauté a few minutes, stirring frequently, until they start to soften.
    diced carrots, celery, onions and garlic in a pot
  • Add the broth, bay leaf, fresh herbs, cheese rind and salt and pepper to the pot.
    herbs and spices in a pot of broth with diced celery and onions
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes to allow the flavours to mingle and develop.
    diced celery, onions, herbs and spices simmering in broth
  • Meanwhile, cook the pasta (according to the package directions) in some boiling salted water. Drain, run under cold water, and set aside until ready to use.
    curly pasta in a pot of water
  • Add the shredded turkey meat and spinach to the pot and give it a few good stirs until the turkey is heated through and the spinach is wilted.
    fresh spinach in a pot of soup
  • Taste and adjust for seasonings.
    hand with a wooden spoon holding some turkey soup with veggies over a pot of the rest of it
  • Add the pasta to individual bowls.
    bowl of plain curly pasta
  • Ladle in the turkey soup over top. Garnish each bowl with freshly grated parmesan cheese and more fresh chopped herbs, if desired.
    bowl of soup with pasta, turkey and veggies with a spoon in it, another bowl in the background

Notes

I get the turkey broth from boiling the bones and carcass in water, herbs, spices, and aromatics. However, you can also use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or just plain water for this recipe.
The nutritional information does not include the optional pasta or rice.
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 1313mg | Potassium: 439mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4558IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg
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