Best 5 Chunky Turkey Soup Recipes

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When the weather gets cooler, there's nothing quite like a big bowl of steaming chunky turkey soup to warm you up and fill you up. This hearty soup is packed with tender turkey, crisp vegetables, and a flavorful broth that is sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a hearty dish to serve at a special gathering, chunky turkey soup is the perfect choice.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CHUNKY TURKEY-VEGETABLE SOUP



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Every ladleful of this hearty colorful soup brims with turkey, sweet potato, escarole, and tomato in a soothing broth. It comes together in under one hour, making it the perfect family-friendly weeknight meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 large sweet potato (about 12 ounces), peeled, quartered lengthwise, and thinly sliced
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes with juice
1 can (14.5 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed rosemary
coarse salt and ground pepper
1 pound cooked turkey breast, or 1/2 of turkey reserved from Spice-Rubbed Turkey Breast with Sweet Potatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
1 small head escarole (about 8 ounces), trimmed, leaves torn into bite-size pieces and washed well

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan with a lid, heat oil over medium. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in tomato paste.
  • Add sweet potato, tomatoes and their juice, broth, 1 cup water, and rosemary; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, and reduce to a simmer. Cover; cook until potato is tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • Stir in turkey; add escarole in 2 batches, waiting for the first batch to wilt before adding the second. Cover, and simmer just until turkey is heated through. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 41 g, SaturatedFat 1 g

CHUNKY TURKEY VEGETABLE SOUP



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It's been 25 years since I cut this recipe out of a newspaper, and I've made it countless times since then. We like it so well that I always boil the leftover turkey bones and freeze the broth with turkey meat in quart containers, so it's available whenever I want to make soup.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup frozen baby lima beans, thawed
1/3 cup cubed peeled potato
1/3 cup sliced carrot
1/3 cup sliced celery
2 tablespoons chopped onion
3/4 cup cubed cooked turkey or chicken
1/2 cup cooked spiral pasta
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the broth, lima beans, potato, carrot, celery and onion. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add turkey and pasta; cook until heated through. Stir in parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 284mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHUNKY TURKEY SOUP, MEDITERRANEAN STYLE



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Make and share this Chunky Turkey Soup, Mediterranean Style recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Olive

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, coarsely chopped
1 medium green pepper, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice, do not drain
1/2 cup long grain rice
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
4 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen green beans
2 cups roasted turkey, cut into 1-inch cubes or 2 cups cooked chicken
1/2 cup chopped black olives
1 tablespoon fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large stockpot, heat the oil over moderate heat.
  • Add the onion, green pepper, and garlic and sauté, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in tomatoes, chicken broth, water, carrots, rice, and basil. Heat to boiling, then reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add the green beans, black olives, turkey and salt and pepper. Cook uncovered for about 5 minutes or so until soup is heated through.
  • Serve with garlic sticks or crusty bread.

CHUNKY TURKEY SOUP



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This hearty, chunky soup is the perfect answer to your Turkey Day leftovers. Combining the earthy flavors of curry and cumin, no one will mistake it for canned soup! Jane M. Scanlon, Marco Island, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings (1-1/3 cups each).

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12- to 14-pound turkey)
4-1/2 quarts water
1 medium onion, quartered
1 medium carrot, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 celery rib, cut into 2-inch pieces
SOUP:
2 cups shredded cooked turkey
4 celery ribs, chopped
2 cups frozen corn
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place the turkey carcass in a stockpot; add the water, onion, carrot and celery. Slowly bring to a boil over low heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours., Discard the carcass. Strain broth through a cheesecloth-lined colander. If using immediately, skim fat. Or cool, then refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight; remove fat from surface before using. (Broth may be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for 4-6 months.), Place the soup ingredients in a stockpot; add the broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until pasta and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 595mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHUNKY TURKEY SOUP, MEDITERRANEAN STYLE



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This is a delicious hearty soup recipe that I got out of a 90's cookbook. It is a great way to use leftover turkey or chicken. This is one of my favorite soups.

Provided by Crystal ~

Categories     Other Soups

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, coarsely chopped
1 medium green pepper, coarsely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14oz.) can tomatoes, petite diced, with juice
½ cup long grain rice
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups water (or broth)
4 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 package (10 ounces) frozen green beans
2 cups roasted turkey cut into 1-inch cubes (or chicken)
½ chopped black olives
1 tablespoon of fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • 1. In a large stockpot, heat the oil over moderate heat.
  • 2. Add the onion, green pepper, and garlic and sauté, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes.
  • 3. Stir in tomatoes, chicken broth, water, carrots, rice, and basil. Heat to boiling, then reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • 4. Add the green beans, black olives, turkey and salt and pepper. Cook uncovered for about 5 minutes or so.
  • 5. Serve with garlic sticks or crusty bread.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and green beans.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices. Some good options include thyme, rosemary, sage, oregano, and pepper. You can also add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor.
  • Cook the soup low and slow. This will help to develop the flavors and make the meat more tender.
  • Let the soup cool slightly before serving. This will help to prevent it from being too hot and will also allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Serve the soup with crusty bread or crackers. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Chunky Turkey Soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. So next time you have some leftover turkey, be sure to try this recipe. You won't be disappointed!

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