Easy Leftover Turkey Soup
A comforting and flavorful soup that transforms leftover turkey and seasonal vegetables into a warm dish perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded Use good-quality turkey — dark or white meat works.
- 1 cup carrots, diced Fresh or frozen are fine.
- 1 cup celery, diced Fresh or frozen are fine.
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups turkey or chicken broth Homemade turkey stock adds extra depth.
- 1 cup green beans, chopped Fresh or frozen work well.
- 1 cup corn Frozen corn is a good substitute.
- 2 cloves garlic, minced Fresh garlic preferred.
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- to taste salt and pepper Season gradually.
- 2 tablespoons olive oil Use good-quality olive oil.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the shredded turkey, green beans, corn, thyme, and rosemary.
- Reduce heat and let simmer for 20–30 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm, optionally garnished with olive oil, lemon, or parsley.
Notes
This turkey soup is flexible; consider adding cooked barley, rice, or small pasta shapes for a heartier meal. You can also blend part of the soup for a creamy texture and stir in some cream or milk for richness.