Best 5 Leftover Turkey Cheese Creamy Soup Recipes

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After a scrumptious Thanksgiving feast, you might end up with an abundance of leftover turkey. Instead of letting it go to waste, turn it into a delectable soup. This culinary delight is perfect for those chilly evenings, providing a comforting and creamy indulgence. With just a few ingredients and some culinary artistry, you can whip up a pot of leftover turkey cheese creamy soup that will warm hearts and satisfy taste buds. Embark on this culinary adventure, and let's discover how to create this creamy masterpiece.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

LEFTOVER TURKEY & CHEESE CREAMY SOUP



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I love love this recipe! It starts with the basic white sauce, which I learned in Foods class, but I added to it with some leftover Thanksgiving turkey and cheese. Enjoy!

Provided by iliketocookandeat

Categories     Whole Turkey

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
1 cup milk, combined with broth
1 cup chicken broth, combined with milk
1/2 cup cheddar cheese (or whatever cheese you like) or 1/2 cup fiesta blend cheese cheese (or whatever cheese you like)
1/2 cup leftover turkey
1 dash marjoram
1 dash garlic powder
1 dash salt
1/2 medium tortilla, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Melt butter in sauce pan over medium heat.
  • Gradually stir in flour. Cook 2-4 minutes.
  • While cooking, place tortilla slices on a cooking sheet. Sprinkle salt on the slices. Bake for 6 minutes.
  • VERY GRADUALLY add milk/broth mixture to the butter and flour roux, stirring constantly until thick.
  • Add turkey, cheese, marjoram, garlic powder, and salt.
  • Serve warm with tortilla slices.

CREAMY AFTER-THANKSGIVING TURKEY SOUP



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This is a version of Valorie Walker's recipe with a few of my changes. Enjoy.

Provided by Paul

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

Time 1h55m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 turkey carcass
1 cup butter, cubed
1 large onion, chopped
2 large carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half
4 ounces fettuccine, broken into 2-inch pieces
¼ cup prepared stuffing, or more to taste
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch poultry seasoning, or to taste

Steps:

  • Place turkey carcass in a large pot or Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. Remove carcass and allow to cool. Separate turkey meat from the bones. Cut meat into bite-size pieces; discard bones. Reserve about 12 cups turkey broth in a large bowl. Save remaining broth for another use.
  • Melt butter in another large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat; cook and stir onion, carrots, and celery in melted butter until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir flour into vegetable mixture; cook and stir until smooth, about 5 minutes. Gradually stir in about 1/3 the reserved turkey broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir remaining turkey broth, turkey meat, half-and-half, fettuccine, stuffing, salt, chicken bouillon, pepper, and poultry seasoning into half-and-half mixture. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until noodles are tender, about 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 56.8 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 442.2 mg, Sugar 1.3 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 LEFTOVER-TURKEY-AND-RICE SOUP



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Put a light, fresh spin on Thanksgiving leftovers with a speedy riff on avgolemono, the classic Greek chicken soup. Egg yolks add creaminess to turkey stock, while lemon juice brightens the flavor, and cooked rice and shredded meat fill out every spoonful.

Provided by Riley Wofford

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 25m

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups chicken or turkey stock, preferably homemade
2 medium leeks, white and light-green parts only, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rounds and well washed
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 large egg yolks
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus wedges for serving
2 cups shredded cooked turkey or chicken
1 1/2 cups cooked white rice
Chopped fresh dill and extra-virgin olive oil, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium pot, bring stock and 2 cups water to a simmer over medium-high heat; add leeks and season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until tender, about 8 minutes.
  • In a small heatproof bowl, whisk together egg yolks and lemon juice. Slowly whisk in 1 cup stock mixture, then gradually stir back into soup. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until creamy, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in turkey and rice; continue cooking until warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes. Season to taste. Serve with dill, more pepper, a drizzle of oil, and lemon wedges.

LEFTOVER TURKEY SOUP



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I was given a turkey for Christmas from one of my clients--25 pounder, and it's just Mike and I--so I made soup. It turned out better than expected. Great way to use leftover turkey!

Provided by celly

Categories     Stocks

Time 42m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups cooked turkey, chopped
1 (8 ounce) bag frozen mixed vegetables
1 1/2 cups egg noodles
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon olive oil
36 ounces fat-free chicken broth
2 cups water
salt & pepper
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon basil
1 tablespoon oregano

Steps:

  • In a big pot heat oil and add garlic.
  • Add turkey and lightly brown.
  • Add chicken stock and water.
  • Add in all of the dry ingredients.
  • Bring to boil add in noddles.
  • Bring down to slow simmer; add veggies;cover.
  • Cook until pasta is tender about 12-15 minutes.
  • Serve with hot crusty bread!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.7, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 32.6, Sodium 815.2, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 0.4, Protein 13.5

Tips:

  • To make the soup creamier, use a high-quality cream cheese and milk. You can also add a tablespoon of flour or cornstarch to thicken the soup.
  • If you don't have any leftover turkey, you can use rotisserie chicken instead.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the soup, such as carrots, celery, or onions.
  • For a more flavorful soup, use a combination of chicken broth and vegetable broth.
  • Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper. You can also add a bay leaf or a sprig of thyme for extra flavor.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

    Conclusion:

    This leftover turkey cheese creamy soup is a delicious and easy way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The soup is creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor. It's sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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