Description
This hearty Turkey Noodle Soup is the perfect way to use up leftover turkey. Packed with tender vegetables, flavorful broth, and comforting egg noodles, it’s a warm and satisfying meal for cold days.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 onion, chopped (280g)
- 4 carrots, peeled and chopped (226g)
- 3 stalks celery, sliced (130g)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 cups turkey broth (1.92L)
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 6 ounces uncooked egg noodles (170g)
- 3 cups cooked turkey, chopped (340g)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
Instructions
- Sauté vegetables: Heat a large dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and butter. Once the butter has melted, add the onion, carrots, celery and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until the vegetables are slightly softened. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Simmer broth: Add the broth, 2 cups of water, bay leaf, and thyme. Bring the soup to a simmer.
- Cook noodles and turkey: Add the noodles, turkey, and pepper. Once simmering again, cook for 7 minutes, or according to the cook time for the noodles on the package instructions, until they are al dente.
- Finish and serve: Remove the bay leaf. Season the soup with additional salt and ground black pepper to taste. Stir in the parsley and serve.
Notes
- For a thicker broth, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of flour when adding the garlic. Cook for 1 extra minute, stirring frequently, until no dry flour is visible, then add the broth.
- You can also stir in some heavy cream, sour cream, or leftover mashed potatoes at the end of cooking for a creamier texture.
- If using white meat, add it when you add the noodles to prevent it from drying out.
- If you don’t have leftover turkey, use shredded rotisserie chicken as a substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
