Classic Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup
Make this comforting turkey noodle soup quickly using your leftover turkey. This easy, one-pot recipe creates a hearty, savory meal perfect for a cozy dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Total Time: 50 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1.5 cups carrots, sliced into small rounds
- 8 cups turkey broth (or chicken broth)
- 2 cups cooked, shredded leftover turkey
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 8 ounces egg noodles
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the celery, onion, and carrots. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Pour in the turkey broth. Add the dried thyme, dried rosemary, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the shredded leftover turkey to the pot. Let it simmer for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
- Increase the heat slightly and add the egg noodles. Cook according to package directions until the noodles are tender, usually about 6 to 8 minutes. Do not overcook the noodles.
- Remove and discard the bay leaf. Stir in the fresh parsley. Season the soup with salt and black pepper to your preference.
- Serve this hearty homemade turkey soup hot.
Notes
- For a richer broth, use homemade turkey stock if you have it from roasting the bird.
- If you do not have leftover turkey, substitute with 2 cups of cooked, shredded chicken breast.
- This recipe works well in a slow cooker; combine all ingredients except noodles, cook on low for 6 hours, then add noodles for the last 30 minutes of cooking time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 75