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Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup
Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup transforms cooked turkey pieces into a warm, comforting broth-based meal with tender vegetables and egg noodles. The soup balances aromatic vegetables like onion, carrot, and celery with flavorful broth, fresh herbs like thyme and parsley, and the soft texture of wide egg noodles. This recipe is a practical way to use leftover turkey while creating a hearty supper perfect for cooler days or seasoning-sensitive appetites.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
261 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 carrot peeled and chopped
- 1 celery chopped, rib
- 8 cups (2 quarts) chicken broth or turkey broth (see note 1)
- 3 cups turkey chopped or shredded, cooked
- 2 teaspoons thyme minced, or 1/2 teaspoon dried, fresh
- 1 bay leaf
- 8 ounces egg noodles wide
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- parsley minced, for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in broth, turkey, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to simmer and cook until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in noodles and cook until tender, about 5 minutes longer. Remove from heat, season to taste with salt and pepper, and garnish with fresh parsley.
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Notes
- You can use chicken or turkey broth depending on availability.
- Store leftovers refrigerated and consume within 4 days.
- Freeze soup for up to 3 months to prolong shelf life.
- For slow cooker preparation, cook broth, turkey, vegetables, and spices on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours before adding noodles and cooking 15 minutes more.
Nutrition Information
Calories
261kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
936mg
(39%)
Potassium
441mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1358IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
41mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 936mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 441mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1358IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.