Leftover Turkey Soup
A comforting soup made with leftover turkey, vegetables, and a warm broth, perfect for cozy meals after holidays.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 2 cups leftover turkey or rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth (or turkey stock)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Warm a large pot over medium heat and add a splash of olive oil.
- Add the diced onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté until softened and translucent, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded turkey (or rotisserie chicken) and cook for another 2 minutes to reheat and combine flavors.
- Pour in the chicken broth and drop in the bay leaves. Increase heat until the liquid comes to a simmer.
- Reduce heat to low and let the soup simmer gently for 20 minutes so the flavors meld.
- Stir in the chopped parsley and taste. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Remove and discard the bay leaves before ladling the soup into bowls.
- Serve hot and enjoy your wholesome soup!
Notes
For a vegetarian option, replace turkey with firm tofu and use vegetable broth. Use low-sodium broth if you plan to season more later.
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