Best 4 Day After Turkey Soup Recipes

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Thanksgiving is a feast celebrated by many, and if you're like most, you probably have leftover turkey. Rather than let it go to waste, why not turn it into a delicious and comforting soup? Cooking a day-after-turkey soup is an excellent way to use up leftovers while creating a warm and flavorful meal. With various recipes to choose from and the flexibility to add in your favorite ingredients, you can create a soup that's uniquely yours.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

DAY-AFTER TURKEY SOUP



Day-After Turkey Soup image

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.

"THE DAY AFTER" TURKEY SOUP



This is a family favorite and nobody knows how easy it is to make! I love that it's gluten-free!

Provided by Karla G

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

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups diced cooked turkey
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
1 potato, peeled and diced
¼ cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
6 cups turkey stock

Steps:

  • Combine turkey, onion, carrots, potato, celery, parsley, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a large stockpot; add turkey stock. Bring stock to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until vegetables are tender, 2 to 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 41.4 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 1390.1 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

DAY-AFTER-THANKSGIVING TURKEY CARCASS SOUP



Day-After-Thanksgiving Turkey Carcass Soup image

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



DAY-AFTER TURKEY SOUP image

Categories     Soup/Stew     turkey

Yield 8 servings

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:

  • 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. Stir in turkey, corn, beans, and scallions and cook just until corn is heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt if desired.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor and nutrients to your soup. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and green beans.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different herbs and spices. This is a great way to customize your soup to your own taste. Some good options include thyme, rosemary, sage, and black pepper.
  • Use a good quality stock. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup. If you don't have time to make your own, you can use a store-bought stock or broth.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. You want them to be cooked through, but not mushy.
  • Serve the soup with a variety of toppings. This will allow your guests to customize their own bowls. Some good options include crackers, croutons, sour cream, and grated cheese.

Conclusion:

Day-after-turkey soup is a delicious and easy way to use up your leftover turkey. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a hearty and flavorful soup that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you have leftover turkey, don't let it go to waste. Make a pot of day-after-turkey soup instead!

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