Description
Turkey Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days or using up holiday leftovers. This savory soup features tender turkey, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs simmered together to create a warm embrace in each bowl. Easy to make and full of flavor, this recipe brings nostalgia and satisfaction with every spoonful, making it an ideal dish for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded turkey meat (leftover or rotisserie)
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Small pasta (like orzo, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping vegetables and shredding turkey meat.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery for about five minutes until softened.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add shredded turkey, thyme, and bay leaf; reduce heat to simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot in bowls with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg