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Creamy Turkey Vegetable Soup

Made with a homemade turkey stock, potatoes, carrots, mushrooms and green beans -- plus a swirl of cream, this is what turkey soup should be!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 426 kcal
Course: Main Course , Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 ounces white mushrooms sliced
  • 2 carrots peeled and chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 large russet potato peeled and diced into 1/2" pieces
  • 3 cups turkey breast meat or chicken, diced
  • 6 cups turkey stock or chicken stock, preferably homemade from this site
  • 5 sprigs thyme
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 1-2 sprigs tarragon optional
  • 8 ounces green beans cut into 1" pieces
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a large dutch oven over medium high heat, add one tablespoon of olive oil. Add the sliced mushrooms and saute for 3-5 minutes until the mushrooms brown and give off their liquid. Transfer mushrooms to a small bowl. Add the remainder of the olive oil to the pot and stir in the onions and carrots. Cook for 3-5 minutes until tender.
  2. Tie the herbs together with some kitchen string and set aside.
  3. Add the potato, stock and bundle of herbs and bring to a boil. Cover the pot and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes until potato is tender. Add the beans and simmer, covered for an additional five minutes until the beans are crisp tender. Stir in the turkey meat and cream. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with cornbread or biscuits from this site.

Notes

  • Keep leftovers in  an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 426kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 42g (14%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 53mg (18%) Sodium 623mg (26%) Potassium 1244mg (36%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 6005IU (120%) Vitamin C 20.1mg (22%) Calcium 90mg (9%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 426

% Daily Value*

Calories 426kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 42g 14%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 623mg 26%
Potassium 1244mg 26%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 6005IU 120%
Vitamin C 20.1mg 22%
Calcium 90mg 9%
Iron 3mg 17%

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