Best 14 Creamy After Thanksgiving Turkey Soup Recipes

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As the Thanksgiving feast comes to an end, the leftovers can provide a culinary canvas for a new wave of delectable dishes. One such creation is the creamy after-Thanksgiving turkey soup, a delightful symphony of flavors that transforms the holiday remnants into a comforting and nourishing meal. In this article, we will guide you through the process of crafting this exquisite soup, utilizing the essence of the Thanksgiving turkey and an array of creamy ingredients to create a creamy after-Thanksgiving turkey soup that will warm your heart and satisfy your cravings.

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CREAMY TURKEY SOUP



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The best creamy turkey soup you'll ever have!

Provided by Hilda Sterner

Categories     Soup

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 turkey carcass
½ cup unsalted butter
2 celery ribs (diced)
2 large carrots (peeled and diced)
1 large onion (diced)
3 cloves of garlic (diced)
½ cup all-purpose flour
10 cups reserved turkey broth
1 cup milk
1 cup half-n-half
¾ cup barley ((may substitute rice))
1 cup corn
2 tsp. salt
¾ tsp. pepper
4 cups turkey ((chopped) )
1 tsp. dried thyme

Steps:

  • Begin by stripping your turkey carcass of most of the meat. You will be adding it back in later!
  • Place turkey carcass into a large soup kettle or Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for one-hour or longer. Remove carcass and reserve 10 cups of turkey broth.
  • Remove turkey meat from the carcass and cut into bite-size pieces. Add more turkey, if necessary, to equal four cups.
  • Melt butter in a large soup kettle or Dutch oven. Saute celery, carrots, onions, and garlic for a couple of minutes.
  • Add flour and stir for a few minutes.
  • Gradually add half of the reserved broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer until thickened.
  • Add remaining broth, barley, corn, salt, pepper, reserved turkey, and thyme. Reduce heat; cover, and simmer for 35 minutes or until barley is tender.
  • Add milk, and half-n-half, and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 256 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 25 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 87 mg, Sodium 471 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g

AFTER-THANKSGIVING TURKEY SOUP



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As much as my family loves the holidays, they look forward to this creamy leftover Thanksgiving soup even more. It makes a big batch that we can enjoy for days. -Valorie Walker, Bradley, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h45m

Yield 16 servings (about 4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12- to 14-pound turkey)
3 medium onions, chopped
2 large carrots, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
3/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place turkey carcass in a soup kettle or Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Remove carcass; cool. Set aside 3 qt. broth. Remove turkey from bones and cut into bite-size pieces; set aside., In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, saute the onions, carrots and celery in butter until tender. Reduce heat; stir in flour until blended. Gradually add 1 qt. of reserved broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Add cream, rice, salt, bouillon, pepper, remaining broth and reserved turkey. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts :

DAY-AFTER-THANKSGIVING TURKEY CARCASS SOUP



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This easy and delicious turkey soup is made using leftovers from Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. I usually make cornbread muffins to serve with it.

Provided by Beverly Burton

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Turkey Soup Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 picked over turkey carcass
1 ½ cups leftover stuffing
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
1 onion, peeled and diced
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon ground sage
2 ½ quarts chicken broth
garlic salt to taste
ground black pepper, to taste
2 cups (uncooked) regular long-grain white rice
1 (16 ounce) package frozen green peas

Steps:

  • Place the turkey carcass in a large, deep pot, and add the stuffing, celery, carrots, onion, bay leaves, poultry seasoning, sage, and chicken broth. Pour in additional water if needed to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium, and simmer for about 1 hour, skimming off any foam. Remove the carcass and any bones. Pick any meat off and return to the pot, discarding bones and skin.
  • Season to taste with garlic salt and pepper. Stir in the rice and return to a boil over medium-high heat. Lower heat to medium, and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in the peas, and continue to simmer until rice is tender, about 10 minutes more. Adjust seasonings to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.3 calories, Carbohydrate 63.8 g, Cholesterol 17.4 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 11.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 1549.7 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

DAY-AFTER TURKEY SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 Quarts

Number Of Ingredients 14

Carcass of one turkey (about 1½ pounds) without skin
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 head garlic, halved crosswise
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 cups diced skinless turkey meat (white or dark meat)
½ pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups frozen corn kernels
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into ½-inch dice
1 cup small dry pasta shape, such as ditalini
¼ cup loosely packed fresh dill sprigs, chopped
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt
Crusty bread for serving

Steps:

  • 1. Put the turkey carcass, broth, garlic, bay leaves and thyme in a large Dutch oven (cut carcass in pieces if necessary so it fits) and add enough water to cover by an inch. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; lower heat and simmer, uncovered, about 40 minutes. Strain the soup through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl; discard the solids. Add all but 2 cups of the broth back to the Dutch oven; reserve the remaining broth for another use (it will keep refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen up to 1 month).
  • 2. Add the turkey meat, green beans, corn and sweet potatoes to the pot; cover and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes. Add the pasta and continue to cook, uncovered, until the pasta and potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the dill and pepper and season to taste with salt. Serve with the bread.

AFTER THANKSGIVING TURKEY SOUP



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I made this soup the day after Thanksgiving. The recipe is from The Gourmet Cookbook. Although it appears to be time consuming, much of the preparation time is cooling the broth in the refrigerator overnight. I think this is the best turkey soup I have ever had and it has become a favorite in my house.

Provided by Lola62

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 5h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 meaty turkey carcass (from 12-14 lb turkey)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium onions, chopped (2 cups)
3 large carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, sliced
1/4 cup raw long-grain white rice or 1/2 cup dried noodles
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Break up turkey carcass, keeping wings intact; reserve all skin. Leave a generous fringe of meat on the frame.
  • Remove the rest of the meat in large pieces and chop enough to measure two cups. Refrigerate, covered.
  • Separate rib portion of carcass from back with your hands.
  • Put turkey wings, skin and bones in a 5-6 quart pot and add enough water to cover by 3 inches.
  • Bring to a boil, skimming off any froth.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 hours.
  • Remove from heat and cool completely, uncovered.
  • Refrigerate at least 8 hours.
  • Remove congealed fat from broth and discard.
  • Reheat broth over moderate heat until liquid, about 15 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Pour broth through a colander into large bowl; discard solids.
  • Heat oil in a 3-4 quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat hot but not smoking.
  • Add onions, carrots and celery.
  • Cook until just golden, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
  • Add broth and bring to a simmer.
  • Simmer until vegetables are tender, 15-17 minutes.
  • Stir in rice (or noodles) and simmer uncovered until tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Just before serving, stir in chopped turkey and parsley and heat through.

CREAMY TURKEY SOUP, LEFTOVER SPECIAL



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Sue's way to use leftover turkey is delicious! The soup is creamy with robust flavor and a little kick of spice from the cayenne. Simple to prepare, your family will love this soup. An easy way to reinvent leftover holiday turkey.

Provided by sue bronner

Categories     Cream Soups

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2+ c shredded, cooked turkey (leftover white and dark meat)
2 c turkey or chicken stock
1 small onion, chopped
2 stick celery stalks, chopped
4-5 medium red potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 large carrot, peeled and thinly shaved (sub packaged shredded carrots)
2 c heavy whipping cream
1 Tbsp poultry seasoning
1 Tbsp thyme, dried
1 Tbsp cumin
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1-2 pinch salt and pepper, to taste
1-2 Tbsp each of butter and olive oil for sauteing

Steps:

  • 1. Prep: Roughly chop onion, celery, and carrots (or sub the packaged shredded carrots). Peel and cube the red potatoes. Shred the leftover turkey into bite-size pieces.
  • 2. Over medium-high heat melt butter and oil in a Dutch oven or deep pot and saute the onion, celery, and carrots for 3-5 minutes until softened.
  • 3. Add stock and potatoes and bring to a boil 3-5 minutes then reduce to simmer.
  • 4. Add the cream, turkey, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 40+ minutes. Turn to lowest setting and it can stay warm until your ready to serve.

CREAMY TURKEY SOUP



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This goes together in a flash-and is really flexible for using ingredients on hand. You can either make this with noodles or dumplings, or leave them out. We like our soup salty, so adjust that to your taste.

Provided by Kaarin

Categories     Poultry

Time 25m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup butter
1 cup chopped green onion
2 cups frozen sliced carrots, thawed and drained
1/4 cup flour
5 cups turkey broth, divided (or chicken bouillon)
2 cups milk or 2 cups cream
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried parsley
3 cups chopped cooked turkey
8 ounces noodles (fusilli, rotini or similar)

Steps:

  • Saute onions and carrots in butter until soft, not brown.
  • Add flour and mix well.
  • Gradually add 2 cups broth and milk.
  • Cook and stir until it thickens.
  • Stir in remaining 3 cups broth, and all remaining ingredients.
  • Simmer 10-12 minutes until noodles are tender, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.6, Fat 12, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 87.6, Sodium 729.1, Carbohydrate 30.3, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 2.4, Protein 22.5

AFTER-THANKSGIVING TURKEY SOUP



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Got this from another site; I am not a big turkey eater, but being in Wisconsin, the soups is needed in the cold winter months. Posting for future use.

Provided by AZPARZYCH

Categories     Stocks

Time 1h50m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 leftover turkey carcass
3 medium onions, chopped
2 large carrots, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup long grain rice, uncooked
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
3/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place turkey carcass in a soup kettle or Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Remove carcass; cool. Set aside 3 quart broth.
  • Remove turkey from bones and cut into bite-size pieces; set aside.
  • In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, saute the onions, carrots and celery in butter until tender.
  • Reduce heat; stir in flour until blended.
  • Gradually add 1 quart of reserved broth.
  • Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Add cream, rice, salt, bouillon, pepper, remaining broth and reserved turkey.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until rice is tender.

CREAMY TURKEY VEGETABLE SOUP



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My sisters and I made this soup with our mom when we were young. Now it's the traditional "day after Thanksgiving" soup for our own families. -Lois Hofmeyer, Sugar Grove, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons butter
3 cups diced small red potatoes
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
2 cups cooked cubed turkey breast
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
2 cups heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add potatoes and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Stir in the turkey, vegetables, salt, pepper and poultry seasoning. Cook 10-12 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Stir in cream; heat through (do not boil).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 17g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 80mg cholesterol, Sodium 292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

DAY-AFTER TURKEY SOUP



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This soup with lots of shredded kale makes great use of leftover turkey. If you've already frozen the carcass, there's no need to thaw it out before using it in this recipe.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 turkey carcass, broken into 3 or 4 pieces
3 carrots, halved crosswise
2 celery stalks, halved crosswise
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Coarse salt
1 teaspoon crumbled dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
5 cups kale leaves, shredded
3 cups leftover diced cooked turkey
1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn kernels
1 can (15 1/2 ounces) white beans, drained and rinsed
4 scallions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Place the carcass in a large soup pot or stockpot and add cold water to cover by 2 inches (about 14 cups). Bring to a boil over high heat, skimming any foam that rises to the surface.
  • Add carrots, celery, tomato paste, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon rosemary. Return to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook until the broth is rich and flavorful, about 2 hours.
  • With a wire skimmer, remove and discard turkey carcass and vegetables. Strain and transfer 8 cups of broth to a large saucepan; freeze the remainder.
  • Bring broth to a boil over high heat. Add red-pepper flakes and remaining 1/2 teaspoon rosemary; season with salt. Add kale, reduce to a simmer, and cook until kale is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Stir in turkey, corn, beans, and scallions and cook just until corn is heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 269 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 26 g

AFTER-THANKSGIVING TURKEY SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     turkey     Thanksgiving     Dinner

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 leftover turkey carcass
3 medium onions, chopped
2 large carrots, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
3/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place turkey carcass in a soup kettle or Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for one hour. Remove carcass; cool. Set aside three quarts broth. Remove turkey from bones and cut into bite-size pieces; set aside. In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, saute the onions, carrots, and celery in butter until tender. Reduce heat; stir in flour until blended. Gradually add one quart of reserved broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for two minutes or until thickened. Add rice, cream, salt, bouillon, pepper, remaining broth and reserved turkey. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until rice is tender.

TURKEY STUFFING SOUP



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This is a Thanksgiving tradition in our family. I've never seen a similar recipe anywhere else!

Provided by AuLait

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Turkey Soup Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

¼ cup butter
3 ribs celery, sliced
3 carrots, thinly sliced
1 large onion, chopped
3 cups chopped cooked turkey
2 cups leftover stuffing
2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
3 sprigs fresh parsley, minced
6 cups turkey stock
1 ½ cups egg noodles

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a stockpot over low heat. Add celery, carrots, onion; cook and stir until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in turkey, stuffing, tomatoes, and parsley. Pour in turkey stock. Bring soup to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, partially covered, until flavors combine, about 1 hour.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain.
  • Scoop hot noodles into deep serving bowls; ladle soup on top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 62.6 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 892.1 mg, Sugar 5.4 g

CREAMY TURKEY SOUP



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My mother always prepared a holiday turkey much larger than our family could ever eat in one meal so there'd be plenty of leftovers. That's one tradition I've kept up. This hearty soup uses a lot of turkey and is great after watching football games and raking leaves. -Kathleen Harris, Galesburg, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large onion, chopped
3 celery ribs with leaves, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon each dried thyme, savory and parsley flakes
1-1/2 cups milk
4 cups cubed cooked turkey
5 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 to 2 cups turkey or chicken broth
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas

Steps:

  • In a large kettle, saute onion and celery in butter until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in flour and seasonings; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add turkey and carrots. Add enough broth until soup is desired consistency. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Add peas; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 636mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

CREAMY DELICIOUS TURKEY SOUP!



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I found the base of this recipe from AllRecipes but have made this so many times and tweaked it so many times that it's not truly the original anymore. This is my absolutely FAVORITE way to use up some leftover turkey meat. Don't throw away that turkey carcass! It's imperative here. I don't think I would bother making this soup without the turkey carcass step because I feel it adds an incredible amount of flavor. I also like to add a few diced potatoes sometimes. I hope you like this as much as we do! My 2 and 4 year old LOVE it!

Provided by RedVinoGirl

Categories     Poultry

Time 2h

Yield 16 , 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 turkey carcass
2 bay leaves
3 medium onions, chopped
2 large carrots, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half cream (can use fat free)
1 cup long grain rice, uncooked
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
3/4 teaspoon pepper
2 potatoes, peeled and diced (optional)

Steps:

  • Place turkey carcass in a soup kettle or Dutch oven and cover with water. Add in 2 bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Remove carcass; cool. Set aside 3 quart broth. Remove turkey from bones and cut into bite-size pieces; set aside.
  • In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, saute the onions, carrots, garlic, and celery in butter until tender. Reduce heat; stir in flour until blended. Gradually add 1 quart of reserved broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Add cream, rice, salt, bouillon, pepper, potatoes (if using), remaining broth and reserved turkey. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until rice is tender.

Tips:

  • To make the soup even more flavorful, use a combination of dark and light turkey meat.
  • Don't be afraid to add your own vegetables to the soup. Some good options include carrots, celery, potatoes, and peas.
  • If you don't have any leftover gravy, you can use chicken broth or vegetable broth instead.
  • To make the soup thicker, add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) to the soup and bring to a boil.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

This creamy after-Thanksgiving turkey soup is a delicious and easy way to use up your leftover turkey. It's a hearty and comforting soup that's perfect for a cold winter day. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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