Description
Transform your holiday leftovers into a comforting and hearty meal with this delicious Leftover Turkey Soup. Bursting with tender shredded turkey, fresh vegetables, and small pearl pasta, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also incredibly satisfying. Whether it’s a chilly evening or simply a way to use up that extra turkey, this soup will warm your heart and fill your belly. It’s perfect for the whole family, making it a great option for busy weeknights. Plus, it’s easy to customize with whatever vegetables you have on hand!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup carrots, sliced into rounds
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups turkey or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup pearl pasta (Israeli couscous)
- 3 cups cooked turkey, shredded
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion, sliced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté for 8-10 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Pour in the turkey or chicken broth. Stir in the dried thyme and bay leaf. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Add the pearl pasta to the simmering soup and cook according to package directions, typically 8-10 minutes, until al dente.
- Stir in the shredded cooked turkey. Continue to simmer for 5 minutes, ensuring the turkey is heated through.
- Remove the bay leaf. Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Ladle the hot soup into individual bowls. Garnish each serving with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg