Turkey Noodle Soup Recipe
Make the most of leftover turkey with this Turkey Noodle Soup recipe made with simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium carrots chopped
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 1 yellow onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups low-sodium turkey broth
- 1 ½ cups water
- 1 ½ cups uncooked egg noodles
- 2 cups chopped cooked turkey meat
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add carrots, celery and onion and cook 6 to 8 minutes or until vegetables are softened, stirring occasionally.
- Add garlic, bay leaves, thyme, salt and pepper. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Stir in broth and water. Heat to boiling over medium heat.
- When soup is boiling, stir in noodles and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in turkey. Cook 5 minutes or until turkey is warmed through and noodles are tender, stirring occasionally.
- Serve soup garnished with parsley, if desired.
Notes
- If you have a turkey carcass on hand, make homemade turkey brothto give this soup an extra layer of homemade flavor.
- Taste and adjust seasonings at the end. Depending on what brand of broth or stock you use, your soup may need more salt. Taste and adjust according to your preference.
- Experiment with different vegetables. Feel free to add leeks, parsnips or even a handful of spinach!
Calories: 279kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 22g, Fat: 13g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 7g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 69mg, Sodium: 1261mg, Potassium: 443mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 5256IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 58mg, Iron: 2mg
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