Leftover Turkey Soup
A comforting and hearty soup made with leftover turkey, perfect for a quick and delicious meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked turkey shredded or diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 ribs celery stalks chopped
- 2 medium carrots peeled and sliced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 0.5 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
- 1 cup egg noodles uncooked
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion, celery, and carrots. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add thyme and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper.
- Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Add the cooked turkey and uncooked egg noodles to the pot.
- Continue to simmer for another 10-15 minutes, or until the noodles are tender and the turkey is heated through.
- Stir in fresh parsley just before serving.
Notes
This soup is even better the next day. You can also add other vegetables like peas or corn if desired.