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30-Minute Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup

😋💛🍁 Have leftover Thanksgiving turkey? Make this turkey and noodle soup! It's EASY and tastes like Grandma's homemade chicken noodle soup, but with turkey!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 12 cups
Calories: 980 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup carrots peeled and sliced thin (about 1 1/2 large carrots)
  • 1 cup celery sliced thin (about 2 stalks)
  • 1 cup sweet Vidalia or yellow onion peeled and diced small (about 1 medium onion)
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 64 ounces 8 cups low-sodium turkey or chicken broth*
  • 2 teaspoons fresh sage leaves finely chopped
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh Rosemary finely chopped to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
  • 12 ounces wide egg noodles or your favorite noodles or pasta
  • about 1 to 2 cups water optional and as necessary**
  • 2 to 3 cups shredded cooked turkey white or dark meat, chicken may be substituted
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. To a large Dutch oven or stockpot, add the oil, carrots, celery, onion, and sauté over medium-high heat for about 7 minutes, or until vegetables begin to soften. Stir intermittently.
  2. Add the garlic and sauté for another 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Add the broth, sage, rosemary, thyme, oregano, pepper, and bring to a boil. Allow mixture to boil gently for about 5 minutes or until vegetables are fork-tender.
  4. Add the noodles and check the liquid level. Notes – If it’s low (depending on pot size, etc.), add 1 to 2 cups water or as necessary, and boil mixture for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until noodles are soft and cooked through.
  5. Add the turkey (if you like meatier soup or have a lot on hand, add 3 cups) and boil 1 to 2 minutes, or until turkey is warmed through.
  6. Taste soup and add salt to taste. I added about 1 tablespoon but this will vary based on how salty the broth used is, how salty the turkey is, how much water you added, and personal preference.
  7. Make any necessary seasoning adjustments (i.e. more salt, pepper, herbs, etc.) and serve immediately.
  8. Soup will keep airtight in the fridge for 5 to 7 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Notes

  • *If you have leftover cooking juices from your turkey, you can use that in place of the broth, i.e. 1 cup cooking juice can be substituted for 1 cup broth.
  • **At any time while making the soup, if the overall liquid level is lower than you like and you prefer more broth, adding a cup or two of water is okay. The noodles soak up a lot of water and continue to do so for a few hours as the soup cools.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 980kcal (49%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 129g (258%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 25g Cholesterol 494mg (165%) Sodium 747mg (31%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 980

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 980kcal 49%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 129g 258%
Fat 38g 58%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25g 147%
Cholesterol 494mg 165%
Sodium 747mg 31%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.