Day After Thanksgiving Soup

Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into a comforting and flavorful "Day After Thanksgiving Soup" that warms both heart and home. This hearty recipe repurposes shredded turkey, leftover stuffing, and mashed potatoes into a rich, savory soup that’s brimming with cozy autumn vibes. Fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and green beans add a vibrant touch, while aromatic herbs like thyme and rosemary infuse every bite with holiday magic. Ready in just 45 minutes, this one-pot wonder is an easy, waste-free way to savor the flavors of your holiday feast. Perfect for feeding a hungry family, this soup is a must-try way to make the most of your holiday table’s bounty.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked turkey (shredded or chopped)
• 8 cups vegetable broth or turkey stock
• 2 cups leftover stuffing
• 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes
• 2 medium carrots (chopped)
• 2 stalks celery (chopped)
• 1 medium onion (chopped)
• 1 cup fresh or frozen green beans
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the thyme and rosemary, and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the vegetable broth or turkey stock and bring it to a boil.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to a simmer and add the shredded turkey, green beans, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the leftover mashed potatoes to thicken the soup. Break up the stuffing into small pieces and add it to the pot, allowing it to dissolve into the broth.

Step 7

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning as needed with more salt and pepper.

Step 8

Serve the soup warm, optionally garnished with fresh herbs or a dollop of cranberry sauce on top.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3803.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2868.3

Total Fat 101.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 662.7mg	0%
Sodium 8605.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 217.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.1g	0%
Total Sugars 39.8g
Protein 248.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 542.7mg	0%
Iron 22.1mg	0%
Potassium 4905.4mg	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: 32.8%

Protein: 35.8%

Carbs: 31.3%