Description
Cozy Leftover Turkey Soup is a heartwarming dish that transforms your holiday leftovers into a deliciously comforting meal. Packed with tender turkey, vibrant veggies, and aromatic herbs, this soup is an easy-to-make recipe perfect for chilly days or busy weeknights. Each spoonful evokes nostalgia and warmth, making it a delightful addition to your kitchen repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups shredded cooked turkey
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add chicken broth, bay leaves, and thyme; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the shredded turkey and season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for an additional 20 minutes to blend flavors.
- Remove bay leaves before serving; enjoy hot with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg