Day After the Holiday Turkey Soup

Transform your holiday leftovers into a comforting bowl of "Day After the Holiday Turkey Soup," a wholesome recipe that makes the most of your cooked turkey and turkey stock. This hearty soup is packed with tender shredded turkey, egg noodles, and nutrient-rich vegetables like carrots, celery, and potatoes, all simmered with fragrant herbs like thyme and rosemary for a flavor-packed broth. Quick to prepare with just 15 minutes of prep time, this one-pot meal is perfect for warming up chilly post-holiday days and makes six generous servings. Garnish with fresh parsley for a burst of brightness, and enjoy a cozy, satisfying way to reduce food waste while savoring the taste of the season! Perfect keywords include "turkey soup," "holiday leftovers recipe," "easy turkey soup recipe," and "comforting soups."

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked turkey (shredded or chopped)
• 8 cups turkey or chicken stock
• 3 medium carrots (peeled and diced)
• 3 stalks celery (diced)
• 1 large yellow onion (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups egg noodles (or pasta of your choice)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Pour in the turkey or chicken stock and stir to combine.

Step 4

Add the diced potatoes, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.

Step 6

Stir in the shredded or chopped turkey and let it heat through, about 5 minutes.

Step 7

Add the egg noodles (or preferred pasta) and cook according to the package directions, typically 8-10 minutes, until the noodles are tender.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf from the soup before serving.

Step 9

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 10

Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley for a burst of color and added flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4023.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2565.1

Total Fat 70.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 15.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 699.3mg	0%
Sodium 9953.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 230.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.4g	0%
Total Sugars 31.1g
Protein 253.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 462.5mg	0%
Iron 20.5mg	0%
Potassium 5131.4mg	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: 24.8%

Protein: 39.4%

Carbs: 35.8%