Perfect Leftover Turkey Soup Recipe (Classic + Comforting)

Step 1

Making this leftover turkey soup is incredibly easy, making it perfect for the day after Thanksgiving! Here’s what you need to do step by step to make this soup at home:

Step 2

Start by first of all peeling, and rinsing potatoes and carrots.

Step 3

Cube the potatoes after rinsing them once. Rinsing helps to get excess starch from the potatoes which gives incredible results. Then, slice the smaller half of each carrot and grate the larger end. Set aside until ready for use.

Step 4

Into a large cast iron pot or Dutch oven on a stovetop add water, 3 bay leaves, and ½ tsp. of sea salt. Bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, and add cubed potatoes, and sliced carrots.

Step 5

Also, add leftover Thanksgiving turkey meat, and chicken bouillon and let it simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 6

While the soup is simmering sauté the carrots. To do this, heat a small frying pan over medium heat, and add shredded carrots, 1 tbsp. of olive oil, salt, Mrs. Dash seasoning, and garlic salt to it. Sauté for 5 minutes stirring every minute or so.

Step 7

Now add sauté carrots to the soup, and well-rinsed rice as well, and let it simmer for 10 more minutes. Then add parsley and dill.

Step 8

Once done, remove the soup pot from the heat and let it rest for 20 minutes before serving. Your delicious Leftover Turkey Soup is ready to be served in bowls for a hearty combination!