Description
This easy turkey soup is a comforting and delicious way to use leftover turkey. Packed with fresh vegetables, tender potatoes, and aromatic herbs, it makes a hearty and nutritious meal perfect for chilly days or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Herbs
- 3 medium carrots (peeled and sliced)
- 2 celery ribs (sliced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 Yukon gold potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- ¼ cup roughly chopped fresh parsley
Liquids and Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Protein
- 3 cups shredded turkey meat
Instructions
- Saute the veggies: Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery, and onion, cooking for 4 to 5 minutes while stirring frequently until they start to soften. Then add the minced garlic, kosher salt, and black pepper, stirring for an additional minute to release the garlic's aroma.
- Add the potatoes and broth: Stir in the diced Yukon gold potatoes, fresh thyme sprigs, bay leaf, and low-sodium chicken broth. Increase the heat to bring the soup to a boil, then reduce it to low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are just fork tender.
- Add the turkey: Add the shredded turkey meat to the pot and simmer for an extra 2 minutes to heat the turkey through without overcooking.
- Serve: Remove and discard the thyme sprigs and bay leaf. Stir in the chopped fresh parsley. Garnish with additional parsley and freshly ground black pepper if desired. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm.
Notes
- This soup is perfect for using leftover turkey and can be made with fresh or frozen turkey meat.
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of lemon juice or apple cider vinegar before serving.
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a lighter taste.
- The soup can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 319 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 822 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 9 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 36 mg
