Description
A comforting and easy turkey soup recipe perfect for using leftover turkey. This wholesome soup features sautéed vegetables, tender potatoes, and savory turkey simmered in a flavorful broth, making it a delicious and nutritious meal ideal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 medium carrots (peeled and sliced)
- 2 celery ribs (sliced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cups shredded turkey meat
- ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Saute the veggies: Heat the oil in a large pot on medium heat. Add the carrots, celery, and onion to the pot and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper, and stir for another minute to release the aromas and flavors.
- Add the potatoes: Add the diced potatoes, fresh thyme sprigs, bay leaf, and chicken broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let it simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Add the turkey: Stir in the shredded turkey meat and simmer the soup for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the turkey is warmed through thoroughly.
- Serve: Remove the sprigs of thyme and the bay leaf from the soup. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley. Garnish with extra parsley and freshly ground black pepper if desired before serving hot.
Notes
- This soup is an excellent way to make use of leftover turkey, turning it into a warm, nourishing meal.
- For a thicker soup, you can mash some of the potatoes before adding the turkey.
- Feel free to substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a slightly different flavor.
- Fresh herbs like thyme and parsley contribute a fresh, vibrant taste, but dried herbs can be used if fresh ones are not available.
- This soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and freezes well for convenient future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 319 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 822 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg
