Best 10 Tasty Turkey Soup Recipes

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Turkey soup is a classic comfort food that can warm you up on a cold day and is perfect for a hearty meal. It's also a great way to use up leftover turkey after a holiday meal. With so many different ways to make turkey soup, it's easy to find a recipe that suits your taste. Whether you prefer a classic broth-based soup or a creamy chowder, there's a turkey soup recipe out there for everyone. And with the addition of vegetables, herbs, and spices, you can create a soup that's as unique as you are. So if you're looking for a delicious and satisfying soup, look no further than turkey soup.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

TURKEY SOUP



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My daughter got this recipe from her husband's mother. As in many households, our turkey gets picked over for a few days after the holidays. This soup is especially good on cold winter nights when it's snowing...which happens a lot where I live! -Carol Brethauer, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 4h30m

Yield 12 servings (5 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 14-pound turkey)
3 quarts water
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, grated
1 bay leaf
Dash poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Salt, optional

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, place turkey carcass, water and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 4-5 hours. , Remove carcass from stock. Remove any meat; dice. Return to stock along with rice, onion, celery, carrots, bay leaf and poultry seasoning. Add remaining seasonings to taste. Cover; simmer over medium-low heat until rice is cooked. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 412mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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.

HOMEMADE TURKEY SOUP



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You can make the most of even the smallest pieces of leftover meat on your holiday turkey with this homemade turkey soup. I simmer the bones to get the rich flavor, then easily remove any meat that remains. I add rice, vegetables and cream soup for a hearty turkey soup that's tasty and economical. -June Sangrey, Manheim, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 3h5m

Yield 10 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 10- to 12-pound turkey)
2 quarts water
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 bay leaves
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

Steps:

  • Place the turkey carcass in a stockpot; add the water, onion, salt and bay leaves. Slowly bring to a boil over low heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours., Remove carcass; cool. Strain broth and skim fat. Discard onion and bay leaves. Return broth to the pan. Add the carrots, rice, celery and chopped onion; cover and simmer until rice and vegetables are tender. , Remove turkey from bones; discard bones and cut turkey into bite-size pieces. Add turkey and cream soup to broth; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 391mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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

HEAVENLY TURKEY SOUP



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This soup serves more than one purpose. It's a light, refreshing sunny-day lunch, yet warm and comforting on the rainy evening.

Provided by Jaymee

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

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

10 cups water
1 cup cubed turkey breast meat, with bone, divided
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon sea salt
3 cubes chicken bouillon
2 cups chopped broccoli
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup chopped fresh asparagus
1 cup sliced red bell pepper
1 (1.8 ounce) tub instant dry lentil soup mix
½ cup bean sprouts

Steps:

  • Place water, turkey breast bone, onion, garlic, pepper flakes, sea salt, and bouillon cubes in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer broth for 20 minutes.
  • Stir broccoli, cream of mushroom soup, turkey breast meat, asparagus, bell pepper, and instant soup mix into broth. Return soup to a simmer; cook for 10 minutes. Remove breast bone. Ladle soup into bowls; top with bean sprouts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 12.8 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 1430.5 mg, Sugar 3 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.

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

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

TASTY TURKEY SOUP



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"You'll love this quick-and-easy way to jazz up a can of soup," comments Laurie Todd of Columbus, Mississippi. Enjoy the comforting results in a snap by using leftover turkey and convenient ramen noodles.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
1 package (3 ounces) chicken-flavored ramen noodles
1-1/2 cups water
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed turkey noodle soup, undiluted
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup cubed cooked turkey
Pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute celery and onion in butter until tender. Discard seasoning packet from ramen noodles or save for another use. , Stir the noodles, water, soup, broth, turkey and pepper into celery mixture. Cook for 3 minutes or until noodles are tender and heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 1042mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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:

  • Use a flavorful turkey carcass. Choose a turkey that was roasted with herbs and spices, as this will add more flavor to the soup.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables. You want them to be tender but still have a bit of crunch.
  • Add some fresh herbs at the end of cooking. This will brighten up the soup and add a touch of freshness.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include crackers, bread, and cheese.
  • Make a big batch of soup and freeze it for later. This is a great way to have a healthy and delicious meal on hand whenever you need it.

Conclusion:

Turkey soup is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover turkey after Thanksgiving or Christmas. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a turkey soup recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you have a turkey carcass, don't throw it away! Instead, use it to make a delicious and hearty soup that the whole family will love.

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