Leftover Thanksgiving Soup

Transform your holiday leftovers into a comforting, flavor-packed meal with this Leftover Thanksgiving Soup! This hearty recipe turns roasted turkey, stuffing, and gravy into a rich, savory broth bursting with nostalgia. Paired with aromatic vegetables, tender frozen peas, and a touch of dried herbs like thyme and rosemary, this one-pot wonder is as cozy as it gets. In just 45 minutes, you can have a satisfying and waste-free dish that makes the most of your Thanksgiving feast. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner or a next-day treat, this recipe ensures that nothing from your holiday table goes to waste. Serve it steaming hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a deliciously soul-warming bowl that captures the essence of the season.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups cooked turkey, shredded or cubed
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 large carrots, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cups chicken or turkey stock
• 2 cups leftover stuffing
• 1 cup leftover gravy
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, celery, and carrots to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the chicken or turkey stock and bring the mixture to a simmer.

Step 5

Add the shredded turkey, leftover stuffing, and leftover gravy to the pot. Stir until the stuffing breaks down and the gravy is fully incorporated into the soup.

Step 6

Mix in the frozen peas, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Let the soup simmer gently for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure nothing sticks to the bottom.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3978.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3084.0

Total Fat 118.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 43.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Cholesterol 740.4mg	0%
Sodium 11860.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 222.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.8g	0%
Total Sugars 43.9g
Protein 257.8g	0%

Vitamin D 4.5IU	0%
Calcium 590.4mg	0%
Iron 23.3mg	0%
Potassium 4682.1mg	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: 35.6%

Protein: 34.6%

Carbs: 29.8%