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Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup

This leftover turkey noodle soup takes your tender leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and transforms it into a luscious soup with noodles and veggies. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 448 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 large carrots sliced into 1/4 inch coins
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled and minced
  • 2 cups shredded or diced leftover turkey
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 4 prigs fresh thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine like Pinot Grigio
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 1-1/2 cups egg noodles
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. In a 5 quart soup pot add olive oil and set over medium-high heat.
  2. When the oil is hot add the carrots and shallot and saute for 5 minutes or just until the carrots and shallots start to soften.
  3. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds or until the garlic is fragrant.
  4. Add the turkey, butter, fresh thyme sprigs, dried oregano, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and saute for 1 minute.
  5. Sprinkle in the flour and stir until everything is well coated.
  6. Slowly pour in the wine and stir to combine and smooth.
  7. Add the chicken broth and bring the soup to a simmer for 15-20 minutes uncovered or until the carrots are tender enough for a fork to piece through.
  8. Add the egg noodles and fresh lemon juice.
  9. Continue to simmer uncovered for 5-7 minutes or until the noodles are cooked through.
  10. Discard the stems from the thyme, taste the soup. Add salt and pepper as needed.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 448kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 27g (54%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 0.5g Cholesterol 92mg (31%) Sodium 930mg (39%) Potassium 795mg (23%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 9464IU (189%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 63mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 448

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 448kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 27g 54%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Trans Fat 0.5g 25%
Cholesterol 92mg 31%
Sodium 930mg 39%
Potassium 795mg 17%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 9464IU 189%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 63mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%

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