Description
Transform your holiday leftovers into a heartwarming bowl of Cozy Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup, packed with tender turkey, soft vegetables, and satisfying noodles. This easy-to-make soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a chilly evening.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked turkey meat, shredded or cubed
1 leftover turkey carcass/bones (or 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large yellow onion, diced
3 large carrots, sliced into coins
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1.5 cups egg noodles or cooked white rice
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried oregano
1 bay leaf
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until they soften.
Mix in the minced garlic, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the broth and add the bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Add the leftover turkey and egg noodles, and cook uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes until the noodles are done.
Remove the bay leaf, season with salt and pepper to your liking, and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Don’t overcook the noodles: Keep an eye on the noodles as they cook; you want them tender but not mushy. They will continue to soften slightly in the hot broth after serving.
Taste and adjust: Always taste your soup before serving. The amount of salt needed can vary depending on your broth and the saltiness of your leftover turkey.
Soften vegetables properly: Cooking the onions, carrots, and celery until they are softened before adding liquids helps to release their natural sweetness and create a more rounded flavor profile.
Gentle simmer: Once you add the broth, a gentle simmer is key. Boiling too vigorously can break down the noodles too quickly and make the vegetables mushy.
- Prep Time: Approximately 30 minutes
- Cook Time: Approximately 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Protein: N/A