Turkey Soup with Leftover Cleanup
Turn holiday leftovers into a comforting, flavorful meal with this Turkey Soup with Leftover Cleanup! Perfect for using up shredded turkey, cooked potatoes, and those extra vegetables in your fridge, this hearty soup transforms post-feast scraps into culinary gold. With a savory blend of aromatics like onion, garlic, and celery, enhanced by dried thyme, parsley, and a hint of bay leaf, every spoonful bursts with homestyle goodness. Ready in under an hour, it’s a one-pot wonder made with chicken or turkey broth and customizable with rice or pasta for added heartiness. Ideal for a cozy dinner or next-day lunch, this recipe for leftover turkey soup minimizes waste while maximizing flavor—perfect for frugal foodies and holiday hosts alike!
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Ingredients
- 3 cups Cooked turkey (shredded or chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large Yellow onion (diced)
- 3 medium Carrots (sliced)
- 3 medium Celery stalks (sliced)
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 cups Cooked potatoes or sweet potatoes (diced, optional)
- 8 cups Chicken or turkey broth
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 1 leaf Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 cups Leftover vegetables (e.g. green beans, corn, peas, etc.)
- 2 cups Cooked pasta or rice (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Step 3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Step 4
Add the broth, thyme, parsley, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper to the pot, stirring to combine.
Step 5
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 6
Add the shredded turkey, diced cooked potatoes (if using), and any leftover vegetables to the soup. Stir well.
Step 7
Continue to simmer for another 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
Step 8
If using cooked pasta or rice, stir it into the soup during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Step 9
Remove the bay leaf and taste the soup. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Step 10
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (4537.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3179.8 |
| Total Fat 65.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 14.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
| Cholesterol 583.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium 8617.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 345.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 41.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 60.8g | |
| Protein 289.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 715.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 29.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 7224.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories