5 from 153 votes
Leftover Turkey Spinach Noodle Soup
Leftover Turkey Spinach Noodle Soup combines sautéed onions, garlic, celery, and carrots with turkey stock, herbs, and tender egg noodles. Fresh baby spinach and lemon zest brighten the soup, producing a comforting bowl that uses leftover turkey efficiently. The simmering method allows flavors to meld, while noodles soften to a satisfying texture, making this a hearty, nourishing soup suitable for chilly days or an easy meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
6
people
Calories:
301 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion about 2 cups, diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2-3 carrot about 1 1/2 cups, diced
- 3 talks celery about 1 cup, diced
- 4 cups turkey or chicken, leftover, cubed
- 6 cups turkey stock or chicken stock
- 6 oz spinach fresh baby
- 4 oz egg noodles
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- black pepper fresh ground, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium. Add onions, garlic, celery, and carrots. Saute for 3-4 minutes.
- Add thyme, oregano, celery salt, and salt and pepper and stir. Add stock and bring up the heat to medium high and bring to a boil.
- Add turkey and noodles, reduce heat, bring to a simmer and cover and let simmer for 10 minutes to cook noodles.
- Add spinach, lemon juice, and lemon zest and stir well to mix in the spinach. Cook for another 5 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
301kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
1044mg
(44%)
Potassium
700mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
5308IU
(106%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
68mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 301kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1044mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 700mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 5308IU | 106% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 68mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.