leftover turkey soup

Turn your leftover turkey into a meal that lasts for days! We love making this soup with our leftover turkey from Thanksgiving!

Homemade Turkey Soup

turkey

carrots,

onions,

celery

bay leaves

salt

T. peppercorns

water

turkey stock

4-5 carrots, peeled and diced

celery stalks, diced

turkey meat

(12 oz) egg noodles

thyme

salt and pepper

Add the turkey carcass to a large stock pot.

Add in the onions, bay leaves, carrots, celery, salt and peppercorns.

Fill the pot with enough water to just cover the turkey, too much water will result in a weak stock.

Set the heat to high and bring to a boil.

Once boiling, turn the heat down to a good simmer and let cook for 2-3 hours.

Drain the stock into another smaller stock pot and let cool.

Once cooled for about an hour on the counter, put in the refrigerator to chill for 3-4 hours or overnight until you can see the fat start to separate to the top.

Skim the fat off the top as much as you can and place your pot back on the stove.

Add in the diced carrots, celery and salt and pepper to taste and cook 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.

Add the pasta and turkey pieces and cook until the pasta is done, another 10 minutes.

Have made this recipe many times.  Absolutely delicious.  I usually serve it with a nice turkey sandwich.  It's easy,  too!

Hi Dan,

When I made this soup I had to add water to my stock.  Do you add water to yours?  Otherwise it is super concentrated and salty...and I don't have enough once I add the pasta and veggies.

Hi Colleen,
I think the 1/4c. of salt was an error. If you just add a little salt to enhance the flavor,  then your soup will be perfect without having to add extra water. 
Jay

I loved this recipe!!  This was the first time I made my own homemade turkey soup. My husband is also very pleased with the outcome!  Thank you! ????

Great recipe. The only changes I made was I sautéed my turkey neck in olive oil, then added in my vegetables and sautéed them as well. Used my leftover chicken broth and carcass topping off with water.  Second time I made this recipe, it's wonderful. Thank you for the recipe.

Goodo recipe Dan.   I do not discard any skin or fat.  I take all of the picked over carcass pieces along with the rough cut carrots, celery and onion and cook them for about a half hour in my stock pot.  This creates fond .  I add 16 cups of cold water and never bring to a rolling boil.  Simmering slow keeps broth clear and chance for flavors to meld.

Great Soup recipe however, adding a 1/4 c of salt is way too much sodium. Perhaps this an error in the directions?

My first time making my own stock and the flavor is perfect! Followed the directions to a T. I will be using this recipe every year moving forward. I have a lot more stock in ratio to the 2 cups of Turkey, carrots and celery, etc for the soup. So I am going to freeze the rest of the stock for another batch of soup at another time and just add some rotisserie chicken. Delicious!

Just what I was looking for! This is  truly a classic recipe!
Thank you so much,  Dan!
Barbara

For additional information.  I took a stock and base cooking class and was told if you add about 3/4 cup of really cold water half way through the cooking process it extracts more turkey flavour from the bones.

I made this recipe from my leftover Christmas turkey.  This was my first ever attempt at turkey soup from scratch.  The soup is easy to prepare and turned out absolutely delicious.  I added water as it was simmering to keep the turkey carcass covered with water and found I needed it to have enough broth for the soup.  I used 3 Tbsps of salt and that was plenty.  My husband loved it!  I will definitely be making this again!!!

Leftover Turkey Soup is a simple, healthy soup you can make in your instant pot, slow cooker or on the stove! A yummy, easy turkey soup everyone will love! This is the perfect leftover turkey recipe!

Leftover Turkey Soup

olive oil

onion (diced finely)

garlic (minced)

celery (diced finely)

carrots (cut in small circles)

pepper

broth turkey bones!)

rice OR zucchini noodles (optional)

Chop vegetables + turkey.

In a large pot, heat olive oil.

Sauté onions + garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add celery + carrots. Sauté for an additional 5 minutes.

Add remaining ingredients to the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat and cover. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

While soup cooks, cook rice or grains to your liking or spiralize zucchini into noodles..

Add soup to bowl, add grains or veggies + enjoy.

Stovetop Instructions

Set instant pot to saute, 10 minutes.

Sauté onions and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add celery and carrots. Sauté for an additional 5 minutes.

Add remaining ingredients to the pot. Cover and set to sealing, High Pressure, for 10 minutes.

While the soup cooks, cook rice or grains to your liking or spiralize zucchini into noodles.

Once cooked, allow the soup to naturally release pressure for 10 minutes, then manually release remaining pressure.

Instant Pot Instructions:

Optional, but recommended: In a large pot, heat olive oil. Sauté onions, garlic + celery until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add cooked veggies to the crockpot. Add remaining ingredients to the crockpot + stir.

Cover and cook for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.

While soup cooks, cook rice or grains to your liking or spiralize zucchini into noodles.

Slow Cooker Instructions

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Leftover Turkey Soup is a simple, healthy soup you can make in your instant pot, slow cooker or on the stove! A yummy, easy turkey soup everyone will love! This is the perfect leftover turkey recipe! Easily made paleo, keto, Whole30 or gluten free. Customize with noodles, rice or make it creamy – it’s up to you!

Learn how to make easy and delish Turkey Barley Soup using the leftover turkey carcass to make a flavor packed broth!

Turkey Barley Soup

garlic

onion

kosher salt

bay leaf

parsley

cheesecloth and string OR spice bag to make spice bundle

turkey carcass

Tablespoons apple cider vinegar (optional)

black pepper

pearled barley

carrots

turkey (shredded)

Place bay leaf, thyme, and parsley into a spice bag or roll in a cheesecloth and tie with string.

Smash garlic and chop onion.

Clean and slice carrots, clean and dice celery. I cut the celery into matchsticks first and then bundle them together and dice.

PREP:

Heat a large stock pot or soup pot over medium heat. Add in olive oil and then onion and garlic along with a pinch of salt. Cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until translucent.

Toss in herb bundle, turkey carcass (plus any extra bones if you have them), and apple cider vinegar. Cover with water. If using apple cider vinegar, turn off light and let pot sit for 30 minutes to 1 hour before resuming cooking process.

Bring to a boil and proceed to skim off foam.

Add 2 teaspoons of kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, barley, celery, and carrots. Lower to a simmer and cook uncovered for one hour. Stir occasionally.

Add in an additional teaspoon of salt and continue cooking for another hour, stirring occasionally.

Remove carcass and bones as well as herb packet. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes and remove any meat from the bones and toss back into soup with 1 cup shredded turkey meat.

Adjust seasonings if necessary and Enjoy!

COOK:

The perfect meal to use up all that leftover turkey from the holidays! Packed with fresh veggies, herbs and noodles, this leftover turkey soup recipe is super filling and comforting!

Leftover Turkey Soup Recipe

Tablespoons butter

chicken broth ((or turkey stock))

elbow noodles (, uncooked)

turkey (, cooked and shredded)

thyme ((1/4 teaspoon dried))

kosher salt ((more to taste))

pepper ((more

garlic powder

Melt

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-heat. Add the carrots, celery and onion. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until onions are soft. 

Boil

Add the water and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil and cook for about 10minutes. 

Next add the noodles, turkey, thyme, salt, pepper and garlic powder and bring to a boil. Cook for an additional 10-12 minutes or until the noodles are cooked.

Serve

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Every turkey is seasoned differently, so add salt accordingly. Ladle into bowls and serve warm.

Leftover turkey potato chowder is a creamy, savory, and delicious soup that is loaded with holiday leftovers. Quick and easy, ready in under 30 minutes.

Turkey Potato Chowder

butter

onion,

garlic,

all-purpose flour

chicken stock

Italian seasoning

potatoes

turkey,

half and half cream

corn, frozen

salt and pepper (to taste)

cheddar cheese, shredded (optional, for topping)

parsley, chopped (optional, for topping)

In a large stockpot or 5.5 quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat, until it starts to bubble, about 1 minute. Add onion and garlic and sauté until soft and tender and starting to brown, about 3-4 minutes.

Add flour and mix well until evenly combined with the onion mixture and continue to cook for another minute. Pour in stock and Italian seasoning and mix well. Bring the mixture to a simmer, about 3-4 minutes.

Add in mashed potatoes, and stir until all the potatoes have broken up. Let the soup simmer over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.

Add turkey and half and half cream. Cook until heated through, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in corn and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Ladle into bowls and top with shredded cheddar cheese and green onions, if desired.

This easy Leftover Turkey Soup with Wild Rice is a simple, delicious dinner that takes advantage of your holiday extras! Don&#39;t have turkey on hand? Use chicken instead!

Leftover Turkey Soup with Wild Rice

onion, diced

thyme ((or ½ teaspoon dried thyme))

turkey chicken broth

rice

Salt and pepper,

Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the onion, carrots and celery and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add the thyme, bay leaf, broth, rice and water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer (covered) for about 35 minutes, or until rice is tender.

Stir in cooked turkey and simmer just until heated through. Remove bay leaf.

Add fresh parsley; taste and season with salt and pepper, if necessary.

Serve immediately, or allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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This easy Leftover Turkey Soup with Wild Rice is a simple, delicious dinner that takes advantage of your holiday extras! With carrots, celery, onion and herbs, each bite is full of healthy, flavorful ingredients. Don't have turkey on hand? Use chicken instead! Serve a cozy bowl of turkey soup with a basket of sweet potato biscuits, a loaf of crusty Dutch oven bread, or a skillet full of cornbread.

Get the recipe: https://www.theseasonedmom.com/wild-rice-leftover-turkey-soup/

Warm and cozy, creamy turkey orzo soup is wholesome, hearty, filling, and flavourful. Make this delicious one pot meal with leftover turkey in 30 minutes.

Creamy Turkey Orzo Soup

medium onion, chopped finely

celery, diced into small cubes

carrots, diced into small cubes

cloves garlic, minced

all purpose flour

salt (or

black pepper (or

orzo

cup heavy cream

baby spinach

Heat olive oil in a 4 qt Dutch oven or medium cooking pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, celery, and carrots, and sauté until soft, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for one minute.

Add flour and cook for one minute, continuously stirring. Then, add one cup of chicken stock and stir until flour is dissolved. Add remaining stock, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.

Stir in turkey and orzo and bring to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat to medium, and cook for 10 minutes, until orzo is cooked through. Stir occasionally to prevent the orzo from sticking to the bottom of the pot.

Remove from heat and stir in the cream until fully incorporated. Add spinach and stir until wilted, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper as needed, to taste. Serve immediately with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice (if desired).

Such an easy and delicious soup! Perfect for cold weather season!

This is the most comforting soup I ever had its creamy delicious and the  best idea to use up Turkey!

Quick, easy  turkey noodle soup recipe, homemade with simple ingredients in one pot over stovetop in 30 minutes. Great use of Thanksgiving leftover turkey.

One Pot Turkey Noodle Soup

tbsp Butter (Unsalted)

Onion (Finely chopped)

Carrots (Peeled, Diced)

Celery (Diced)

Garlic (Finely minced)

Turkey broth (Low sodium)

Poultry seasoning

Salt (To taste)

Pepper (To taste)

Bay leaf

Egg noodles (Or your favorite pasta)

turkey (Shredded)

tbsp Cornstarch (Dissolved in 2 tbsp water)

Egg (Large, Beaten, Optional)

onions

Heat butter and oil in a nonstick pot over medium-high heat.

Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic and saute for 5 minutes.

Add broth, poultry seasoning, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, bay leaf and bring to a boil.

Add noodles and shredded turkey and cook 8-10 minutes or until noodles become tender. Add more broth or water if the soup starts to become too thick.

Mix in dissolved cornstarch.

Optional: Mix in a beaten egg to create ribbons of cooked egg.

Discard bay leaf.

Garnish with green onions or parsley. Enjoy!

A hearty Minestrone Soup using leftover Thanksgiving Turkey with baby pasta shells, cannellini beans and kale.

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