Leftover Turkey Soup
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5
Leftover Turkey Soup
Description
Starting with sautéing onion, carrots, and celery in olive oil softens the base flavors, followed by adding garlic and herbs—sage, thyme, and red pepper flakes—to build complexity. Cauliflower florets, water, shredded leftover turkey, and salt are then combined and brought to a boil before simmering until the cauliflower is tender. Adding coconut milk at the end introduces a smooth, full-bodied texture with a slight sweetness that complements the savory elements.
The soup is hearty but light, offering a comforting way to use turkey remnants after a meal. It can be served warm as a main or side dish, suitable for cooler days or recovery meals. The recipe also allows easy addition of leftover stuffing for extra texture and flavor, enhancing the use of leftovers.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion , chopped
- 4 carrot chopped
- 5 celery chopped, stalks
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 3/4 teaspoon sage ground
- 3/4 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- black pepper freshly ground
- 1/2 head cauliflower , cut into florets
- 4 cups water
- 2 cups turkey shredded or cut into small pieces, leftover
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt fine sea salt
- 1/2 cup coconut milk full-fat
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over high heat, then saute the onion, carrots, and celery until they soften, about 8 minutes.
- Add in the garlic, sage, thyme, and red pepper flakes and stir for one more minute, until fragrant.
- Add in the cauliflower, water, shredded turkey, and salt. Stir, then bring the liquid to a boil. Once it's boiling, cover the pot and lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Cook until the cauliflower is fork-tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove the lid and stir in the coconut milk. Taste the soup and adjust any seasoning as needed. (This is the time to stir in leftover Wild Rice Stuffing if you have any-- it will heat up quickly in the hot soup!) Serve warm.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 191 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 191kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 710mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 546mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 7000IU | 140% |
| Vitamin C | 28.5mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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