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Leftover Turkey Soup

This turkey soup is packed with fresh vegetables, couscous and loads of herbs! It's comforting, flavorful and the perfect recipe to make with leftover turkey.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 344 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion peeled and chopped
  • 3 large carrots peeled and cut into rounds
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2-3 fresh sage leaves or ½ teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 prigs fresh Rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt plus more as needed
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 cups low sodium turkey chicken or veggie broth
  • 1 cup pearl couscous
  • 4 cups shredded turkey or chicken
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • ¼ cup fresh curly parsley leaves finely chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, add the oil and heat over medium-high heat to warm. Add the onion, carrots and celery to Dutch oven and sauté for about 7 minutes, or until vegetables begin to soften. Stir intermittently. Add the garlic and sauté for another 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Add bay leaf, oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir to coat the veggies in the spices.
  3. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, add couscous then reduce heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until the couscous is cooked, but not mushy.
  4. Add shredded turkey, frozen peas, parsley and lemon juice.
  5. Cook 3-5 more minutes until peas are tender.
  6. Remove bay leaves, season to taste and add more liquid if needed to reach desired consistency.
  7. Pour soup into bowls and serve with crackers or bread, if desired.

Notes

  • Storage: Let the soup cool, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. For freezing, leave out the couscous to avoid mushiness, then freeze in containers for up to 2-3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat on the stove or in the microwave, adding extra broth if needed.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bowl Calories 344kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 14g (22%) Sodium 480mg (20%) Potassium 234mg (7%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 344

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bowl
Calories 344kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 14g 22%
Sodium 480mg 20%
Potassium 234mg 5%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%

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