Homemade Turkey Noodle Soup
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Homemade Turkey Noodle Soup
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This turkey noodle soup starts with a from-scratch broth and is filled with veggies, noodles, and lots of leftover turkey!
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Ingredients
Broth (or use prepared chicken or turkey broth)
- 1 turkey carcass from a 12- to 14-pound turkey
- 1 large onion cut into quarters
- 3 ribs celery cut into chunks
- 2 medium carrots cut into chunks, unpeeled
- 4 cloves garlic peeled
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning or ½ teaspoon ground sage
- 12 cups water
Soup
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup finely diced onion
- 2 medium carrots diced
- 2 ribs celery diced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour optional
- 2½ cups cooked chopped turkey
- 1 teaspoon salt more to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 8 ounces egg noodles measured dry
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Broth
- If using prepared or store-bought broth, skip ahead to "noodle soup" below. If making homemade broth from a turkey carcass, place turkey carcass, onion, celery, carrots, garlic, bay leaves, poultry seasoning, and water in a large soup pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook partially covered for 3-4 hours. This can also be cooked in a large slow cooker for 10-12 hours.
- Line a strainer with cheese cloth and strain the broth. Discard the bones and vegetables. Let the broth rest at least 20 minutes, skim the fat off of the top of the broth.
- Taste and season the broth with salt & pepper. Add it back into the pot and simmer uncovered to reduce to 8 cups, about 20 minutes.
Noodle Soup
- Cook the onion in butter until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in flour and seasonings and cook for 1 minute. Add celery and carrot and cook for 2-3 minutes more.
- Add broth, stirring into the vegetable mixture a bit at a time. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- While the vegetables are cooking, cook egg noodles* in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Drain well.
- Add the turkey and parsley to the soup and cook just until heated through. Season with additional salt & pepper.
- Place egg noodles in the bottom of a serving bowl. Top with the soup.
Notes
- If using prepared broth, add ½ teaspoon of poultry seasoning to soup with the vegetables.
- Flour is optional but we prefer the consistency of the broth with a little bit of flour cooked in.
- *Cooking the Noodles: Cook the noodles separately, this keeps them from getting mushy. If you are not planning for leftovers, the noodles can be cooked directly in the broth. Leftover soup should be stored separately from the noodles.
- The broth can be prepared 3 days in advance and refrigerated.
- If your turkey carcass is large, break it apart to fit in the pot.
- If using a smaller carcass, either reduce the water or add a spoonful of bouillon (I like Better Than Bouillon turkey or chicken).
- For a deeper flavor, a little bit of boxed broth or no sodium broth can be added in place of some of the water if desired.
- Because the turkey is already cooked, it should be added at the end and just heated through so it doesn't dry out.
- Leftover gravy can be added to the soup. It can also be thickened with a scoop or two of leftover mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1.5cups
Calories
288
(14%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
1674mg
(70%)
Potassium
396mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
3781IU
(76%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 288 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.5cups | |
| Calories | 288 | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 1674mg | 70% |
| Potassium | 396mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 3781IU | 76% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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