Craftscout's Leftover Turkey Soup

Transform your holiday leftovers into a comforting bowl of "Craftscout's Leftover Turkey Soup," a hearty and flavorful solution to post-feast dilemmas. This richly textured soup starts with sautéed aromatics like onion, carrots, and celery, creating a fragrant base. Shredded turkey, tender diced potatoes, and optional bursts of sweetness from frozen peas and corn meld beautifully in a velvety broth seasoned with thyme, rosemary, and a hint of garlic. Perfectly thickened with a touch of flour and simmered to savory perfection in turkey or chicken stock, this family-friendly recipe is an excellent use of leftover turkey. Ready in just an hour, it’s the ultimate cold-weather comfort food, garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color and flavor. Serve it hot alongside crusty bread for a cozy, satisfying meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups turkey meat (cooked, shredded)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion (diced)
• 2 medium carrots (peeled and sliced)
• 2 medium celery stalks (sliced)
• 2 cloves garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 6 cups chicken or turkey stock
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 2 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
• 1 cup frozen corn (optional)
• 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they soften and become fragrant.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring to prevent burning.

Step 3

Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and mix well to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.

Step 4

Slowly pour in the chicken or turkey stock, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 5

Stir in the thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, diced potatoes, and salt and pepper. Simmer for 20-25 minutes until the potatoes are tender.

Step 6

Add the shredded turkey meat, frozen corn, and peas (if using). Simmer for another 10 minutes to heat through and meld the flavors.

Step 7

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed. Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 8

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3315.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2214.6

Total Fat 55.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 22.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 649.1mg	0%
Sodium 8322.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 182.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.2g	0%
Total Sugars 40.2g
Protein 245.7g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 397.6mg	0%
Iron 18.9mg	0%
Potassium 5430.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.5%

Protein: 44.5%

Carbs: 33.0%