Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup

 

Ah, Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup—ideal for the usage of up vacation turkey or roasted turkey bits! Here’s a easy, hearty manner to make it:

 Ingredients

2–3 cups leftover turkey, shredded or chopped

6 cups turkey or fowl stock (or a mixture with water)

2 medium carrots, sliced

2 celery stalks, sliced

1 medium onion, diced

2–3 garlic cloves, minced

1–2 teaspoons sparkling thyme (or ½ teaspoon dried)

1–2 bay leaves

Salt and black pepper, to flavor

1–2 cups egg noodles or any pasta you want

Optional: parsley or dill for garnish, lemon juice for a fresh touch

Instructions

1. Sauté aromatics:

In a big pot, warmness a touch oil or butter. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for four–5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and sauté any other 30 seconds.

2. Add inventory & seasonings:

Pour within the turkey stock. Add thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Bring to a mild boil.

3. Simmer vegetables:

Let the soup simmer for 10–15 mins until carrots and celery are smooth.

4. Add turkey & noodles:

Stir in leftover turkey. Add noodles and cook dinner until soft (check bundle instructions). If the usage of sparkling or pre-cooked noodles, add them inside the remaining 5 mins to keep away from overcooking.

5. Adjust seasoning & serve:

Taste and regulate salt and pepper. Remove bay leaves. Optionally add chopped parsley, dill, or a squeeze of lemon for brightness.

 6. Enjoy:

Serve warm, preferably with a few crusty bread or crackers on the aspect.

💡 Tips:

If your leftover turkey is dry, simmer it within the soup for a bit to rehydrate.

You can freeze this soup without noodles; add noodles clean whilst reheating.

Add other greens like peas, corn, or parsnips for additonal color and taste.

If you need, I also can give you a amazing creamy model that feels almost like a turkey pot pie in a bowl—ideal for cold evenings. Do you want me to do this.