Best 7 Simplest Turkey Soup Recipes

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In the realm of culinary comfort, few dishes can rival the warmth and satisfaction of a simple turkey soup. Whether you're seeking solace on a chilly evening or nourishing your body during a cold, this timeless soup offers an abundance of flavor and health benefits. With its versatility and ease of preparation, turkey soup has earned a cherished place in kitchens worldwide. While countless variations exist, the essence of a truly delightful turkey soup lies in the harmonious balance of wholesome ingredients, each contributing to a symphony of flavors. From the tender, protein-rich turkey to the medley of aromatic vegetables, every element plays a crucial role in creating a culinary masterpiece that nourishes both body and soul.

Let's cook with our recipes!

HOMEMADE TURKEY SOUP



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This recipe comes from a number of years of playing in the kitchen. I find that the addition of beef stock to the recipe adds depth to a usually bland soup. Any type of pasta can be used.

Provided by Margaret Bannon

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

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ cups diced celery
1 ½ cups diced carrots
1 cup diced onion
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 bay leaf
3 cups beef stock
3 cups chicken stock
2 cups roasted white turkey meat
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ cup rotini pasta

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; saute celery, carrots, onion, parsley, and bay leaf until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add beef stock, chicken stock, turkey, salt, and pepper to vegetable mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pot with a lid, and simmer until soup is heated through, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir rotini into soup and cook until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 856.9 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

SIMPLEST TURKEY SOUP



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Sit down to the purest and most nourishing bowls of turkey soup, whether as a solo supper or sustenance for loved ones. This hearty recipe is made with pre-cooked shredded turkey, egg noodles, and plenty of vegetables.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 cups Turkey Stock
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
3 small carrots, thinly sliced diagonally
3 ounces dried wide egg noodles (2 cups)
1 1/2 cups shredded cooked turkey
Coarsely chopped fresh dill, for garnish
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Bring stock to a boil, and season with salt and pepper. Add carrots and noodles, and return to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until carrots are tender and noodles are al dente, about 4 minutes. Stir in turkey, and simmer for 1 minute. Sprinkle with dill, and serve with lemon wedges.

BASIC TURKEY SOUP



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Katie Koziolek of Hartland, Minnesota notes, "I simmer a rich broth using the turkey carcass, then add favorite vegetables and sometimes noodles."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

TURKEY BROTH:
1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12-14 pound turkey)
8 cups water
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 celery rib with leaves
1 small onion, halved
1 medium carrot
3 whole peppercorns
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
TURKEY VEGETABLE SOUP:
8 cups turkey broth
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh carrots
1-1/2 cups sliced celery
1 cup sliced fresh green beans
3/4 cup chopped onion
4 cups diced cooked turkey

Steps:

  • Place all broth ingredients in a large stockpot; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 25 minutes. Strain broth; discard bones and vegetables. Cool; skim fat. Use immediately for turkey vegetable soup, or refrigerate and use within 24 hours. , For soup, combine broth, bouillon, pepper and vegetables in a large stockpot. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, 15-20 minutes. Add turkey; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 1024mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

QUICK AND EASY TURKEY SOUP



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This is a great soup for left over thanksgiving turkey! Very easy to make, and keeps wonderfully! This is my own recipe, hope you like it!

Provided by Tara Simpson

Categories     Stocks

Time 30m

Yield 2-3 quarts, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 -3 cups chopped cooked turkey
2 (3 7/8 ounce) boxes Chicken & Herb Classico Rice-A-Roni, savory whole grain blend
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can cream of chicken soup, condensed
1 -1 1/2 cup frozen corn (any variety)
1 cup milk, depending on consistency you like
1 -2 teaspoon dried parsley

Steps:

  • In a large stock pot.
  • Prepare Rice a Roni as instructed on the box (add water as called for, I add a tiny bit of olive oil, not the entire amount that it calls for, you can do either).
  • Once the water has started to boil, and rice is half cooked, I add the rest of my ingredients except the milk and parsley.
  • Let everything come to a low boil and turn on low to simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the rice is completely cooked.
  • The rice will continue to absorb your liquids as it cooks, so right before I'm ready to serve I stir in enough milk to make it the consistency I like for soup (I prefer a thick soup!) and stir in the parsley for some color.
  • Great with warm rolls or crackers!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278, Fat 10.9, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 67.7, Sodium 913.8, Carbohydrate 17.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.7, Protein 27.8

HOMEMADE TURKEY SOUP



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The guests have gone home, the dishes are done-and now the fun part begins. Turn the day after the big meal into a turkey soup-making day, when you can spend a few hours gently simmering a meaty broth and savory vegetables. The result will be a homemade creation that might soon become your black Friday tradition.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

Carcass from cooked 10- to 12-lb turkey
3 quarts (12 cups) water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning or dried sage leaves
1 dried bay leaf
1/2 cup uncooked pearl barley
3 medium carrots, sliced (1 1/2 cups)
1 cup chopped onions
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
3 cups cut-up cooked turkey
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Break up turkey carcass to fit 6-quart Dutch oven. Add water, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning and bay leaf. Heat to boiling over high heat; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Skim off any residue that rises to the surface. Remove bones, meat and bay leaf from broth; cool. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones, and cut into bite-size pieces; reserve. Discard bones and bay leaf.
  • Skim fat from broth; discard. Stir in barley. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in carrots, onions, celery, 3 cups cooked turkey and reserved turkey cut from bones. Simmer uncovered 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables and barley are tender. Stir in parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 330 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

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.

EASY TURKEY SOUP



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A warming winter treat, this spicy turkey soup is a great use of Christmas leftovers - happy Boxing Day!

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Lunch, Soup, Supper

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion, halved and sliced into thin strips
1 red pepper, seeded and sliced into thin strips
2 tsp ground coriander
¼ - ½ tsp chilli flakes
3 tbsp basmati rice or long grain rice
1½ l hot turkey or chicken stock
250g/9oz turkey meat, cut into thin strips (leg meat will have the most flavour)
410g can chickpea, drained and rinsed
a handful of fresh coriander or flatleaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large pan, add the onion and fry for 5 minutes or so, stirring every now and then until it starts to soften.
  • To make the soup, add the red pepper, ground coriander, chilli and rice and stir round the pan for about a minute. Pour in the hot stock, stir in the turkey and chickpeas and season well. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes, until the vegetables and rice are tender. Stir in the coriander or parsley and it's ready. (The soup may now be cooled and frozen for up to 1 month.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 calories, Fat 9 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 27 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, Sodium 1.78 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use a whole turkey carcass or leftover turkey meat. This is the most flavorful and economical way to make turkey soup. You can also use a rotisserie chicken or chicken carcass in a pinch.
  • Roast the turkey carcass or bones before making the soup. This will add a rich, roasted flavor to the soup. To roast the turkey carcass, simply place it on a roasting pan and roast in a preheated oven at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-45 minutes, or until the bones are browned.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your soup. This will add flavor, color, and nutrients to the soup. Some good vegetables to use include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, parsnips, turnips, and green beans.
  • Season the soup to taste. Use salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and other herbs and spices to taste. You can also add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor.
  • Let the soup simmer for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop. The longer you simmer the soup, the more flavorful it will be.
  • Serve the soup with a variety of toppings. Some good toppings include croutons, crackers, shredded cheese, chopped herbs, and sour cream.

Conclusion:

Turkey soup is a delicious, comforting, and nutritious meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover turkey after Thanksgiving or Christmas. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make a delicious turkey soup that the whole family will enjoy.

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