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    Home » Recipes » Soup » Turkey Soup

    Turkey Soup

    Published: Nov 26, 2021 · Modified: Jul 28, 2023 by Tonia Larson

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    Warm, comforting Turkey Soup is a great way to use leftover turkey! Simply add your favorite veggies, broth, and noodles.

    turkey noodle soup in a serving pot

    If you plan ahead and make extra turkey, you can use the leftovers to make so many other great dishes! The turkey can be used in most recipes that call for chicken. This turkey noodle soup is a family favorite that brings me back to my childhood!

    What You’ll Find In This Post

    • Turkey Soup Ingredients
    • How To Make Turkey Noodle Soup
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Similar Recipes
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    Turkey Soup Ingredients

    To make turkey soup, you’ll need a few veggies, broth, turkey, and noodles. Feel free to add more veggies or swap out ingredients to make it your own.

    • Butter: The butter is used as the fat for sauteing the vegetables. It also adds flavor.
    • Onion: In this recipe, we used diced onions. You can use minced onions or even onion powder, depending on how you prefer it.
    • Garlic: The minced garlic adds a lot of flavor. If you don’t have fresh garlic on hand, you can substitute it with garlic powder.
    • Chicken Broth: The chicken broth is the main base of the soup. It contains chicken stock and seasonings.
    • Carrots: Sliced carrots add nutrition, flavor, and color to the soup.
    • Celery: Celery adds flavor, nutrition, and color to this turkey noodle soup. If you want to skip the celery, I suggest adding some celery salt for the flavor.
    • Bay Leaves: The bay leaves are added while the broth is cooking and removed before the end. They add flavor to the soup.
    • Turkey: We used leftover turkey breast from Thanksgiving. Diced chicken would also work well in this recipe.
    • Noodles: We used egg noodles in this recipe because they are the classic choice. Other pasta, or even rice, could be used as well.
    • Black Pepper: The black pepper adds flavor. Use more or less to suit your preferences.
    • Parsley: We topped the turkey soup with fresh parsley for color and flavor.
    turkey noodle soup in a wooden serving spoon

    How To Make Turkey Noodle Soup

    This easy turkey soup comes together in minutes since the turkey and noodles are already cooked!

    veggies for soup in a bowl

    Saute: Melt the butter in a large pot and then saute the veggies for 4-5 and then add the minced garlic.

    boiling ingredients

    Boil: Add the chicken broth and bay leaves. Bring the soup to a boil over medium heat and cook until the carrots are tender.

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    Heat: Remove the bay leaves, add the diced turkey, and return the soup to a boil. Add the cooked noodles and return the soup to a boil.

    soup with seasoning in a pot

    Garnish: Remove the turkey soup from the heat and season it with black pepper and garnish with fresh parsley.

    turkey, noodles and veggies in a bowl

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What kind of soup can I make with leftover turkey?

    You can make this turkey soup which is similar to chicken noodle soup, but it has turkey instead of chicken. Other options include white chili and wild rice soup.

    What else can I add to turkey soup?

    You can add more veggies, such as corn, peas, green beans, broccoli, and cauliflower. If you want more protein, try adding diced ham or beans.

    How can I thicken homemade turkey soup?

    You can thicken it with cornstarch but don’t add it directly to the soup. Mix one tablespoon of cornstarch into two tablespoons of cold water. Then slowly add it to the simmering soup while stirring constantly. If it doesn’t thicken enough, you can repeat the same process.

    a wooden spoon in a pot of turkey noodle soup

    Similar Recipes

    • This Basic Chili Recipe can be made for weeknight dinner!
    • My mom gave me this Ham and Potato Soup recipe.
    • Corn and Sausage Chowder is perfect for cool nights.
    • Italian Sausage Soup includes noodles and a creamy broth.
    pot of turkey soup with noodles

    Turkey Noodle Soup

    Warm, comforting Turkey Soup is a great way to use leftover turkey! Simply add your favorite veggies, broth, and noodles.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 9
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    Equipment

    Cast Iron Dutch Oven
    Serving Ladle

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoon butter
    • ½ cup diced onion
    • 1 clove garlic minced
    • ½ cup chopped carrots
    • ½ cup chopped celery
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 7 cups chicken broth
    • 3 cups diced cooked turkey breast
    • 3 cups cooked egg noodles
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

    Instructions

    • Melt the butter in a large pot. Add the onions, carrots, and celery. Saute for 4-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and saute for 1 minute.
    • Add the chicken broth and bay leaves. Bring to a boil and cook until the carrots are tender.
    • Discard the bay leaves, add the diced turkey and return the soup to a boil.
    • Stir in the cooked egg noodles, cover, and return the soup to a boil. Remove from heat.
    • Season with black pepper and garnish with parsley.

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    Notes

    Storage

    Store cooled soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Reheat the leftovers in the microwave or on the stovetop. If you want to freeze the leftovers, you can, but for the best results, you’ll want to freeze it without the noodles and wait to add them until after you reheat it.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cups | Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 1216mg | Potassium: 110mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1384IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Tonia Larson

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    About Tonia Larson

    Hi! I’m Tonia, the owner and recipe creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for 12+ years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home.

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    Tonia Larson and Brian LarsonHi, We are Brian and Tonia Larson! We hope you enjoy our family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and tasty desserts!
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