Print

Easy Leftover Turkey Soup: Hearty One-Pot Comfort Meal

Close-up of a white bowl filled with rich turkey soup, featuring shredded turkey, egg noodles, carrots, and celery.
Print Recipe
Save Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Transform your leftover turkey into a hearty, flavorful, and easy one-pot turkey soup. This recipe is packed with vegetables and savory broth, making it the perfect comforting meal for busy weeknights or chilly days.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups homemade turkey broth (or high-quality store-bought broth)
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded leftover turkey meat
  • 1 cup egg noodles or rice (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the turkey broth. Add the dried thyme, bay leaf, and dried rosemary. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. If using noodles or rice, add them now according to package directions, cooking until tender.
  6. Stir in the shredded leftover turkey meat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
  7. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer broth flavor, use the carcass from your roast turkey to simmer with water for 1-2 hours before starting this recipe. Strain the broth before using.
  • If you prefer a creamy turkey soup, stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream or half-and-half during the last 5 minutes of simmering.
  • This is an excellent make ahead soup; it freezes well for up to three months.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://alchemychef.com/easy-leftover-turkey-soup-one-pot-comfort/