Description
Leftover Turkey Soup is the ultimate comfort dish, transforming your holiday turkey leftovers into a savory, aromatic masterpiece. Infused with fresh vegetables and spices, this one-pot recipe is not only easy to prepare but also perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep. With vibrant colors and delightful flavors, it’s a bowl of warmth that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups leftover cooked turkey, shredded
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup pasta or rice (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the vegetables and measuring out the turkey.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and thyme; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add vegetable broth and shredded turkey to the pot; scrape any brown bits off the bottom for added flavor.
- Bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes.
- If using pasta or rice, stir it in now and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Serve warm with crusty bread or crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg