Holly's Turkey Soup

Warm, comforting, and packed with hearty goodness, Holly's Turkey Soup is the ultimate recipe for transforming leftover turkey into a soul-soothing meal. Bursting with tender shredded turkey, vibrant carrots, celery, and creamy potatoes, this one-pot wonder is simmered in a flavorful broth infused with aromatic garlic, thyme, and parsley. Perfectly customizable, you can make it extra hearty by adding egg noodles or keep it classic for a lighter option. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a family-friendly yield of six servings, this wholesome soup is perfect for chilly evenings or a cozy lunch. Serve it with crusty bread or crackers for a satisfying meal everyone will love. Keywords: turkey soup recipe, leftover turkey recipe, easy soup recipe, comfort food, one-pot meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 cups cooked turkey (shredded or diced)
• 3 medium carrots (peeled and sliced)
• 3 stalks celery (chopped)
• 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 2 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
• 8 cups unsalted chicken or turkey stock
• 1 piece bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups uncooked egg noodles (optional)

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 3

Stir in the diced potatoes and cook for 2 more minutes.

Step 4

Pour in the turkey or chicken stock and bring to a gentle boil.

Step 5

Add the bay leaf, thyme, parsley, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 6

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

Step 7

Add the cooked turkey and uncooked egg noodles (if using) to the pot.

Step 8

Cook for an additional 7-10 minutes, or until the noodles are tender (if added).

Step 9

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

Step 10

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 11

Serve the soup hot with crusty bread or crackers on the side, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4254.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3975.4

Total Fat 86.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 1136.2mg	0%
Sodium 3504.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 442.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.3g	0%
Total Sugars 30.7g
Protein 374.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 512.9mg	0%
Iron 30.1mg	0%
Potassium 6421.7mg	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: 19.2%

Protein: 37.0%

Carbs: 43.8%