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Turkey Noodle Soup

This turkey noodle soup is chunks of turkey, vegetables and pasta, all simmered together in a homemade broth. The absolute best way to use up leftover turkey after the holidays!

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
5 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 194 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the turkey broth
  • 1 turkey carcass from a 10-12 pound bird
  • 1 medium onion peeled and quartered
  • 3 carrots peeled and cut into 3 inch pieces
  • 2 stalks celery cut into 3 inch pieces
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 4 sprigs fresh parsley
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme can also use 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1 bay leaf
For the turkey soup
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3/4 cup onion diced
  • 3/4 cup celery sliced
  • 1 cup carrots peeled and sliced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
  • 3 3/4 cups diced cooked turkey
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper or more to taste
  • 8 cups turkey broth homemade or store bought
  • 8 ounces rotini pasta uncooked
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves chopped

Instructions

For the turkey broth
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  1. Place all of the broth ingredients in a very large pot. Cover with 10 cups of cold water.
  2. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Turn the heat to medium-low, then cook for 3-4 hours. Skim the surface occasionally.
  3. Pour the broth through a fine sieve into a container.
For the turkey soup
  1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots and celery and cook for 6-7 minutes or until vegetables start to get soft.
  2. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
  3. Place the Italian seasoning, diced turkey and turkey broth in the pot. Add the salt and pepper.
  4. Bring to a simmer. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  5. Add the pasta. Cook for another 10-12 minutes or until pasta is tender. Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed.
  6. Sprinkle with fresh parsley, then serve immediately.

Notes

  • No time to make turkey broth? Store bought chicken broth or turkey broth will also work just fine.
  • Turkey noodle soup will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for 2 months. If you’re planning to freeze the soup, you may want to omit the noodles, then add them later to the thawed soup when you reheat it.

Nutrition Information

Calories 194kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 616mg (26%) Potassium 490mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 5498IU (110%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 68mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 194

% Daily Value*

Calories 194kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 616mg 26%
Potassium 490mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 5498IU 110%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 68mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

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