Leftover Turkey Soup Recipe
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Leftover Turkey Soup Recipe
Description
Leftover Turkey Soup Recipe uses a savory mix of butter-sautéed onions, garlic, and poblano pepper for flavor depth. Mashed potatoes blended into chicken broth serve as a natural thickener, yielding a creamy yet broth-forward soup base. The cooked turkey brings tender, protein-rich bites, while orzo or leftover orzo stuffing adds a soft pasta element. The soup simmers gently, melding the flavors and softening the vegetables. The result is a comforting dish that stretches leftovers thoughtfully without heavy cream or flour.
The mild heat of the poblano is balanced by the richness of butter and the earthy aromatics, making it a flavorful but not overpowering soup. The orzo contributes a familiar texture common in turkey soups and stuffing, making it feel homely and filling. This soup works well after big dinners to use remnants creatively, and its warmth and thickness suit chilly days.
Serve this soup as a first course or light main with crusty bread or a green salad for balance. It’s easy to adapt by swapping chicken broth for turkey stock or using leftover stuffing instead of plain orzo. Season with salt and black pepper to taste just before serving to keep flavors fresh and bright.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup onion chopped
- 1 poblano pepper seeded and chopped, large
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cups mashed potatoes leftover
- 6 cups chicken broth or turkey stock
- 3 cups turkey cooked, roughly chopped
- 2 cups orzo pasta or 2 1/2 cups leftover orzo stuffing, cooked
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Place a large stock pot over medium-high heat and add the butter to the pot. Once the butter has melted, add the onions, poblano peppers and garlic and sauté for 3-5 minutes to soften.
- Add the mashed potatoes and broth to the pot. Whisk to dissolve the mashed potatoes into the broth, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add the chopped turkey and orzo stuffing and simmer another 5 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 28033 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.5cups | |
| Calories | 280.33kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 35.54g | 12% |
| Protein | 17.13g | 34% |
| Fat | 7.78g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.35g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 45.82mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 966.87mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 555.36mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2.79g | 11% |
| Sugar | 2.22g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 217.84IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 46.34mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 36.37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.99mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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