Next Day Turkey Vegetable Soup
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
8 -10 servings
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Calories
277 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Next Day Turkey Vegetable Soup
Description
This soup starts by sautéing aromatic vegetables like onion, celery, carrots, and diced potatoes in olive oil until softened. Garlic is added briefly to enhance aroma before a combination of frozen lima beans, green beans, corn, canned diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce is stirred in along with turkey broth and cubed roasted turkey meat. The mixture simmers gently for 40 to 50 minutes until the vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
The result is a thick, vegetable-rich soup with tender pieces of turkey, balanced by the sweetness of carrots and corn and the acidity of tomato components. Bay leaves add a subtle herbal note during cooking but are removed before serving. This soup repurposes leftover turkey effectively and delivers a wholesome meal with varied textures.
While turkey broth and meat are traditional, the recipe notes that chicken broth and roasted chicken can be used as substitutes when turkey is not available. For a richer texture, cream can be stirred in prior to serving to add smoothness and depth.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced, medium
- 3 celery sliced, stalks
- 3 carrot sliced into coins or half moons
- 3 russet potatoes about 1 ½ pounds, peeled and finely chopped, large
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 12 ounces lima beans frozen
- 10 ounces corn frozen
- 10 ounces green beans frozen, cut
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes canned
- 15 ounces tomato sauce canned
- 4 cups turkey broth
- 3 cups turkey white and/or dark meat, roasted, cubed
- 2 bay leaf
- kosher salt to taste
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, carrots, and potatoes. Cook, stirring frequently, until somewhat softened, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
- Add the lima beans, corn, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, turkey, bay leaves, and a little salt and pepper and stir. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 40-50 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- Remove and discard the bay leaves. Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Roasted chicken and chicken broth can replace turkey and turkey broth if desired.
- Adding one-third cup of cream before serving creates a richer, more decadent flavor and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8-10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 277 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 277kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 583mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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