Mrs Claus Christmas Welcome Soup

Warm up your holiday celebrations with a bowl of Mrs. Claus Christmas Welcome Soup, a cozy and comforting dish brimming with the season’s magic. This hearty soup combines tender shredded turkey, creamy russet potatoes, and vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, green beans, and sweet corn, all brought together in a rich, velvety broth infused with heavy cream, a hint of nutmeg, and fragrant thyme. Perfect as an appetizer for your Christmas dinner or a delightful way to use up leftover turkey, this recipe is a festive crowd-pleaser that’s ready in just an hour. Garnish with fresh parsley for an elegant touch, and watch as this soul-warming soup becomes a holiday tradition in your home. Celebrate the flavors of the season with every spoonful!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded
• 6 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth
• 1 cup fresh or frozen green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, or until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the cubed potatoes to the pot and pour in the chicken or turkey broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and cook for 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.

Step 6

Add the shredded turkey, green beans, and corn kernels to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Pour in the heavy cream and stir gently. Season the soup with ground nutmeg, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning as desired.

Step 8

Allow the soup to simmer, uncovered, for another 10 minutes, letting the flavors meld together.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.

Step 10

Serve warm and enjoy your festive Mrs Claus Christmas Welcome Soup!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3550.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2634.2

Total Fat 127.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 690.9mg	0%
Sodium 3872.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 188.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.0g	0%
Total Sugars 41.1g
Protein 170.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 471.1mg	0%
Iron 16.4mg	0%
Potassium 5879.3mg	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: 44.5%

Protein: 26.4%

Carbs: 29.1%