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Leftover Turkey Soup
This Leftover Turkey Soup Recipe is great to enjoy after the big feast! It’s easy to make, filled with nutritious vegetables and plenty of leftover turkey meat. So warm and comforting and the absolute best way to use up leftover turkey.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 241 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion finely diced
- 2 medium carrots sliced
- 2 stalks of celery diced
- 1 clove garlic pressed
- 2 cups leftover turkey
- 6 cups low-sodium stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 cup orzo
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
- Kosher salt and ground pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a soup pot and add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 4-6 minutes.
- Add the leftover turkey, bay leaves, and broth. Simmer the soup for 30 minutes, then stir in the orzo and peas.
- Cook for 10 more minutes, or until the orzo is done.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning, then garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
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Notes
- To store: Seal in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3-5 days. Rewarm leftovers in a large pot on the stovetop over medium-low heat, adding a bit more broth or water, as needed. You can also reheat this soup in the microwave until hot.
- To freeze: Place in a freezer-safe airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. Be sure to label the soup with the date, so you know when it went into the freezer. Let thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
241kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.05g
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
189mg
(8%)
Potassium
546mg
(16%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
3714IU
(74%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 241
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 241kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 189mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 546mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 3714IU | 74% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.