Turkey Soup for the Slow Cooker
Warm up with this comforting and hearty Turkey Soup for the Slow Cooker, a perfect way to use up leftover turkey while filling your home with irresistible aromas. Packed with tender shredded turkey, nutrient-rich vegetables like carrots, celery, potatoes, and onions, and flavored with savory herbs like thyme and rosemary, this soup is a healthy, gluten-free meal the whole family will love. Slow cooking allows the ingredients to meld together beautifully, creating a rich, satisfying broth with minimal effort—just 20 minutes of prep! Enhance the flavors with fresh parsley and a splash of optional lemon juice for a bright finishing touch. Serve this delicious soup with crusty bread or crackers for a cozy dinner, and rest easy knowing it's ideal for meal prep with freezer-friendly leftovers.
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Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked turkey (shredded or chopped)
- 3 medium carrots (peeled and sliced)
- 2 stalks celery (sliced)
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 8 cups chicken or turkey broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley (fresh, chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Prepare all ingredients by chopping the vegetables, shredding or chopping the turkey, and mincing the garlic.
Step 2
In a slow cooker, layer the turkey, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and potatoes.
Step 3
Pour the chicken or turkey broth over the ingredients, ensuring everything is submerged.
Step 4
Add the thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
Step 5
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours until the vegetables are tender.
Step 6
After cooking is complete, remove the bay leaf from the soup and discard it.
Step 7
Taste the soup and adjust seasonings if needed. Stir in fresh parsley and the optional lemon juice for added brightness.
Step 8
Serve the soup hot with crusty bread or crackers on the side. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (3648.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1874.2 |
| Total Fat 30.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 583.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7458.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 151.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 23.1g | |
| Protein 251.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 477.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 20.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 6641.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories