Best 8 Next Day Turkey Noodle Soup Recipes

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If you find yourself with leftover turkey after a holiday meal, don't relegate it to sandwiches and wraps. Instead, transform it into a comforting and flavorful next-day turkey noodle soup. This versatile dish is a great way to use up leftover turkey, vegetables, and herbs, and it can be easily tailored to your preferences. Whether you prefer a classic chicken noodle soup or something with a bit more of a kick, there's a next-day turkey noodle soup recipe out there for you.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TURKEY NOODLE SOUP



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With Thanksgiving close at hand (early October in Canada and late November in the United States) this simple recipe helps utilize the inevitable turkey leftovers. Enjoy!

Provided by Frank Butcher

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h45m

Yield 5 quarts, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 quarts water
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup celery leaves, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
7 chicken bouillon cubes
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped (see notes)
1 cup fresh peas or 1 cup frozen peas
1 cup carrot, sliced
1 cup cut green beans, fresh or frozen
4 cups fine egg noodles (8 Oz)
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup flour
turkey carcass, from a 15-20 pound turkey

Steps:

  • In an eight quart kettle or Dutch oven place turkey bones, water -- down through to and including the bay leaf.
  • Heat to boiling; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Remove the bones to a platter and let c ool.
  • Add the parsley through to green beans.
  • Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, scrape meat from carcass and return meat to soup pot. Add liquid if required.
  • Heat to boiling; add noodles and cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a small frying pan; stir in flour.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the flour browns.
  • Stir into boiling soup.
  • When the soup returns to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Serve hot in large bowls - as if there were any other kind! - Enjoy.
  • Notes: I serve this with fresh French Bread and butter.
  • I have used yellow beans and a mixture of both.
  • Once I wound up using frozen mixed vegetables - and it was still good.
  • On two makings, chicken was substituted for the turkey - and it turned out well.
  • Hints on Herbs and Spices: To substitute dried herbs for fresh, use 1/3 tsp powdered or 1/2 tsp crushed for every Tbsp of fresh chopped herbs.
  • To test for dryness before packing (in case of drying f resh herbs for winter use) put a few sprigs or leaves in a tightly covered jar and watch for condensation.
  • Store herbs in tightly covered jars, away from heat. Add mint, oregano, basil and any other dried herbs to recipes at the end or near end of cooking time for a more pronounced flavour.
  • If you are enlarging recipes, spice to taste rather than to measure. When preparing cooked foods for freezing, it is advisable to under-season them with herbs or spices, then add more seasoning to taste when you reheat them and you will have the ultimate in flavour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.5, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 25.3, Sodium 1488.2, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 3.3, Protein 4.5

OLD MAN'S TURKEY NOODLE SOUP



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My Dad cooks nothing, except for this soup -- old fashioned, simple, and delicious!

Provided by KDcook

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

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 turkey drumsticks
3 quarts water
2 large onions, chopped
4 carrots, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground dried sage
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon celery salt
2 cups uncooked egg noodles

Steps:

  • Combine the turkey drumsticks and water in a large soup pot and bring to a boil. Stir in onions, carrots, celery, garlic, salt, black pepper, sage, thyme, rosemary, and celery salt; reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until the turkey meat is very tender, about 2 hours. Remove the turkey drumsticks and allow to cool. When cool enough to handle, strip the meat from the bones and tendons, chop the meat, and return to the soup.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook the egg noodles a boil until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain. Scoop noodles into soup bowls and fill the bowls with turkey soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 74.8 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 29.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1092.6 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

SENSATIONAL TURKEY NOODLE SOUP



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Here is a great idea for that leftover turkey! Combine it with a few simple ingredients to make a sensational soup that's incredibly good. It's a breeze to prepare, but one taste guarantees that this will become a soup time favorite recipe.

Provided by Campbell's Kitchen

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Swanson®

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 ½ cups Swanson® Chicken Broth or Swanson® Natural Goodness® Chicken Broth or Swanson® Certified Organic Chicken Broth
1 medium carrot, peeled and sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
½ cup uncooked medium egg noodles
1 cup cubed cooked turkey or chicken

Steps:

  • Heat the broth, 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, carrot and celery in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil.
  • Stir the noodles and turkey in the saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium. Cook for 10 minutes or until the noodles are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 2.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 884 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

NEXT-DAY TURKEY SOUP WITH MASHED POTATO POLPETTI



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Repurpose every element of your Thanksgiving leftovers into Michael Chiarello's Next-Day Turkey Soup with Mashed Potato Polpetti recipe from Food Network.

Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 cups chicken broth
1 turkey carcass, all meat removed
1 carrot, halved lengthwise, plus 1 carrot, minced
1 whole stalk celery, plus 1 stalk, minced
1 onion, halved, plus 1 onion, minced
2 bay leaves
3 cups dark turkey meat
2 cloves garlic, smashed
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cups leftover cooked Thanksgiving side vegetables (Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, green beans)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
Mashed Potato Polpetti (Patties), for serving, recipe following
3 cups mashed potatoes
Grey salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
All-purpose flour, for dredging
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Leftover gravy, for serving

Steps:

  • Put the chicken broth, turkey, carrot halves, celery stalk, onion halves and 1 bay leaf in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil and then simmer, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Dice the turkey meat. Make sure the meat pieces are no larger than the size of a soupspoon. (If preparing the soup the next day, be sure to store leftover turkey meat in an airtight container before placing it in the refrigerator. Top with 1 or 2 ladles full of broth to keep the meat moist.)
  • Before straining the broth, remove the large bones and carcass with tongs. Strain the broth through a sieve covered with wet cheesecloth. Discard the solids. Transfer the broth to a bowl set in a bath of ice water, which will cool the broth quickly and help keep it fresher longer. This can be done the night before and stored in the refrigerator until the next day.
  • In a large soup pot, heat the garlic in the olive oil over medium heat. Allow to brown slightly, about 3 minutes. Add the minced carrots, celery and onions. Sweat over medium-low heat until softened, 7 or 8 minutes.
  • Dice the leftover Thanksgiving vegetables. Add the sage to the soup pot along with the turkey broth and the remaining bay leaf. Bring to a simmer. When simmering, add the Brussels sprouts, green beans and diced turkey meat to the soup. Bring it back up to a simmer. Finally, add the sweet potatoes to the center and gently push them down. Turn the heat off and cover. Allow to sit and steam, 5 to 7 minutes. Let simmer for 5 more minutes and serve with the Mashed Potato Polpetti.
  • Re-season the potatoes with salt and pepper. Stir in the cheese. Take a mayonnaise or peanut butter lid and line with plastic wrap to use as a mold. Pack the potato mixture into the lid, unwrap it and place the patty on a baking sheet. You may refrigerate them covered with plastic wrap until the next day, or fry immediately.
  • To cook, dredge the patties in flour. Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Just before frying, dredge the patties again with flour.
  • Add the patties to the oil without crowding them (you may have to cook them in batches). Cook until the underside is golden brown, about 5 minutes. Flip and brown the other side. Remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with leftover gravy. Makes 6 servings.
  • From Food Network Kitchens; after further testing and to ensure the best results this recipe has been altered from what was in the actual episode.

OLD-FASHIONED TURKEY NOODLE SOUP



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Make the most of leftover turkey with this down-home soup. Creating a broth by roasting the turkey, garlic and vegetables adds richness and depth to the flavor without the need for additional fats. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 4h45m

Yield 10 servings (3-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 19

BROTH:
1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12- to 14-pound turkey)
2 cooked turkey wings, meat removed
2 cooked turkey drumsticks, meat removed
1 turkey neck bone
1 medium unpeeled onion, cut into wedges
2 small unpeeled carrots, cut into chunks
6 to 8 garlic cloves, peeled
4 quarts plus 1 cup cold water, divided
SOUP:
3 quarts water
5 cups uncooked egg noodles
2 cups diced carrots
2 cups diced celery
3 cups cubed cooked turkey
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2-1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place the turkey carcass, bones from wings and drumsticks, neck bone, onion, carrots and garlic in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 1 hour, turning once., Transfer the carcass, bones and vegetables to an 8-qt. stockpot. Add 4 qts. cold water; set aside. Pour remaining cold water into baking pan, stirring to loosen browned bits. Add to pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-4 hours. , Cool slightly. Strain broth; discard bones and vegetables. Set stockpot in an ice-water bath until broth cools, stirring occasionally. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Skim fat from broth. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, bring 3 qts. water to a boil. Add noodles and carrots; cook for 4 minutes. Add celery; cook 5-7 minutes longer or until noodles and vegetables are tender. Drain; add to simmering broth. Add cubed turkey; heat through. Stir in the parsley, salt, thyme and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY TURKEY NOODLE SOUP



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Rich, homemade taste that's easy on the budget makes this chunky soup a family favorite. We enjoy it with hot bread in winter and with salad in summer. -Elaine Bickford, Las Vegas, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
3 cups water
1-3/4 cups sliced carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 package (12 ounces) frozen egg noodles
3 cups chopped cooked turkey
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas
2 envelopes chicken gravy mix
1/2 cup cold water

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, bring the broth, water, carrots, onion and celery to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add the noodles. Simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until noodles are tender., Stir in turkey and peas. Combine gravy mixes and cold water until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 388 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 1106mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

NEXT DAY TURKEY SOUP



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Make and share this Next Day Turkey Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Starfire aka Wendy

Categories     Whole Turkey

Time 2h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 quarts chicken broth
1 turkey carcass, all meat removed
1 onion, halved, plus
1 onion, minced
1 carrot, halved lengthwise, plus
1 carrot, minced
1 stalk celery, plus
1 stalk celery, minced
2 bay leaves
3 cups dark turkey meat
2 garlic cloves, smashed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 carrot, minced
1 stalk celery, minced
3 cups vegetables (cooked or left over veggies)
1 tablespoon fresh sage leaf (chopped)

Steps:

  • Put chicken broth, turkey, onion halves, carrot halves, 1 celery stalk, and 1 bay leaf in a large stock pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer about 1 1/2 hours. Finely dice the remaining onion, carrot and celery and reserve.
  • Dice the turkey meat. Make sure meat pieces are no larger than the size of a soup spoon. (If preparing soup the next day, be sure to store leftover turkey meat in an airtight container before placing it in the refrigerator, top with 1 or 2 ladles full of broth to keep meat moist.)
  • Before straining broth, remove large bones and carcass with tongs. Strain the broth through a sieve, covered with wet cheese cloth. Discard the solids. Transfer broth to a bowl set in a bath of ice water, which will cool the broth quickly and help keep it fresher longer. This can be done the night before and stored in the refrigerator until the next day.
  • In a large soup pot, heat garlic cloves in the olive oil. Allow to brown slightly and add minced carrots, celery, and onion. Sweat over medium-low heat until softened, about 7 or 8 minutes.
  • Dice the leftover vegetables (here Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, and green beans). Add the chopped sage to the soup pot along with the turkey broth and the remaining bay leaf. Bring to a simmer. When simmering, add Brussels sprouts, green beans and diced turkey meat to the soup. Bring it back up to a simmer. Finally, add the sweet potatoes to the center, and gently push them down. Turn the heat off and cover. Allow to sit and steam for 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Let simmer for 5 more minutes and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 92.8, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 775.7, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.2, Protein 5.6

TURKEY NOODLE SOUP FOR TWO



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Doris Nehoda writes from Coos Bay, Oregon, "My husband must eat a very low-fat diet, so I'm always experimenting to find thins that will agree with his stomach, too. This easy economical recipe makes two generous servings. Sometimes I substitute chicken, or a different pasta or vegetable."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups water
3/4 cup cubed cooked turkey breast
1 celery rib with leaves, sliced
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup cubed peeled potatoes
1/4 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup uncooked yolk-free wide noodles
Dash browning sauce, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until celery is tender. , Add the potato, peas and noodles; cover and simmer 15 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender. Discard bay leaf. Stir in browning sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 659mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and nutrients to your soup. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, garlic, potatoes, and green beans.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: You want them to be tender, but not mushy. Cook them for just a few minutes, or until they are bright and crisp.
  • Use a good quality broth: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup. If you don't have any homemade broth on hand, you can use a low-sodium store-bought broth.
  • Season the soup to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor.
  • Let the soup simmer for a while: This will help the flavors to develop. Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes, or longer if you have time.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings: Some good choices include chopped parsley, grated Parmesan cheese, and crumbled bacon.

Conclusion:

Next-day turkey noodle soup is a delicious and easy way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a great way to warm up on a cold day. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a pot of soup that the whole family will enjoy.

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