My Father in Law Mickey's Famous Turkey Vegetable Soup

Warm, hearty, and brimming with wholesome flavors, My Father in Law Mickey's Famous Turkey Vegetable Soup is the ultimate comfort food to savor year-round. This homemade turkey soup features tender shredded turkey, a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, zucchini, and green beans, and aromatic herbs like thyme and oregano, all simmered to perfection in a rich broth. The addition of diced potatoes and canned tomatoes adds depth and texture, making it a complete and satisfying one-pot meal. Ready in just over an hour, this soup is ideal for repurposing leftover turkey from your holiday table or any cozy family dinner. Garnish with fresh parsley for a burst of color and serve with crusty bread for a meal that feels like a warm hug. Perfect for those craving healthy, flavorful turkey vegetable soup recipes with a homemade touch!

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups Cooked turkey (shredded or diced)
• 2 cups Carrots (chopped)
• 1.5 cups Celery (chopped)
• 1 medium Yellow onion (diced)
• 2 medium Potatoes (peeled and cubed)
• 1 cup Green beans (trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces)
• 1 medium Zucchini (diced)
• 1 14-ounce can Canned diced tomatoes (with juices)
• 8 cups Low-sodium chicken or turkey broth
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 Bay leaf
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the potatoes, green beans, zucchini, and canned diced tomatoes (with juices) to the pot. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Pour in the chicken or turkey broth, then stir in the dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, black pepper, and the bay leaf.

Step 6

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.

Step 7

Add the shredded or diced turkey to the pot and simmer for an additional 10 minutes to heat through and allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

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

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf before serving. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Step 10

Serve hot with crusty bread or crackers on the side for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(4667.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2146.2

Total Fat 60.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 583.3mg	0%
Sodium 5217.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 173.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.8g	0%
Total Sugars 59.9g
Protein 249.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 779.9mg	0%
Iron 23.3mg	0%
Potassium 7825.5mg	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: 24.4%

Protein: 44.6%

Carbs: 31.0%