Best 8 Turkey And Vegetable Soup Recipes

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Turkey and vegetable soup is a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients and techniques. Whether you're looking for a classic comfort food or a healthy and hearty meal, this article will provide you with everything you need to know to create the perfect turkey and vegetable soup for any occasion. From choosing the right ingredients and cooking methods to adding your own personal touches, this guide will help you make a flavorful and satisfying soup that's sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TURKEY AND VEGETABLE SOUP



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Provided by Emeril Lagasse

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 leftover whole roasted turkey
2 medium onions, cored, peeled and chopped
3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
3 medium stalks celery, cleaned and chopped
2 bay leaves
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Water, to cover
Any leftover turkey meat, diced
2 cups cooked diced potatoes, rice or pasta
2 cups cooked sweet peas
2 cups cooked carrots, diced
2 cups any other cooked vegetables
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 cup chopped green onions, green part only
1/4 cup chiffonade fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 cup cooked macaroni
Loaf crusty bread

Steps:

  • Place whole turkey in a large stockpot. Add 1/2 of the onions, carrots, and celery. Add bay leaves, salt and pepper. Cover the turkey with 3 quarts of water. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Remove stock from heat and strain through a fine mesh sieve, saving the liquid (about 2 quarts) and turkey meat, discarding the vegetables.
  • Saute remaining onions, carrots, and celery until wilted, about 4 minutes. Add to strained stock. Add the remaining vegetables, and garlic to the stock. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the meat from the turkey carcass and dice. Add the meat, herbs, and cooked macaroni to stock. Heat through.
  • Ladle the soup into each serving bowl and serve with the crusty bread.

TURKEY AND VEGETABLE BARLEY SOUP



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Using ingredients on hand, I stirred up this turkey and veggie-packed soup. If you have them, corn, beans and celery are great here, too. -Lisa Wiger, St. Michael, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon canola oil
5 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2/3 cup quick-cooking barley
6 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups cubed cooked turkey breast
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add carrots and onion; cook and stir until carrots are crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes., Stir in barley and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until carrots and barley are tender, 10-15 minutes. Stir in turkey, spinach and pepper; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 662mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW COOKER TURKEY AND VEGETABLE SOUP



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Delicious slow cooker vegetable soup with ground turkey and lentils. Very earthy and hearty. Serve alone or with homemade bread for a delicious fall meal.

Provided by Shanelle

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

Time 5h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound ground turkey
½ cup diced onion
4 cups water, or more to taste
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 cup dried lentils
1 cup chopped broccoli
1 cup frozen corn
¼ cup molasses
4 leaf (blank)s bay leaves
3 cubes beef bouillon
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground turkey in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a slow cooker.
  • Add 4 cups water, diced tomatoes with juice, potatoes, carrots, bell pepper, celery, lentils, broccoli, frozen corn, molasses, bay leaves, bouillon cubes, basil, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or on High for 5 to 6 hours, adding up to 2 cups more water depending on how thick you want the soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.5 calories, Carbohydrate 43.9 g, Cholesterol 41.9 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 11.3 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 842 mg, Sugar 12.1 g

TURKEY MEATBALLS AND VEGETABLE SOUP



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Our home economists combined ready-made turkey meatballs with fresh and frozen vegetables to come up with this nicely seasoned soup. Small families can enjoy half now and freeze the rest for later. But bigger families may want to double the recipe, so there's plenty leftover for a second meal. Sprinkle servings with Parmesan cheese just before serving.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups cut fresh green beans
2 cups fresh baby carrots
2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) Italian stewed tomatoes
1 package (12 ounces) refrigerated fully cooked Italian turkey meatballs
2 cups frozen corn

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first six ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. , Add the tomatoes, meatballs and corn. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes or until meatballs are heated through. Serve immediately or transfer to freezer containers. May be frozen for up to 3 months., To use frozen soup: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Transfer to a Dutch oven. Cover and cook over medium heat until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 981mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

HEARTY TURKEY AND VEGETABLE SOUP



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Save the carcass,pan juices and any leftover gravy from your next turkey for the broth for this soup. If you wish, a turkey breast and 2 drumsticks can be substituted for the turkey carcass. After simmering broth, reserve meat for soup. The recipe is from an October 1985 issue of Bon Appetit that featured a menu and recipes for "A Soup and Bread Supper".

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Poultry

Time 3h40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons butter (1/4 stick)
1 cooked meaty turkey carcass, chopped
1 large onion (with skin )
1 large carrot, coarsely chopped
1 celery, coarsely chopped
2 medium garlic cloves, crushed
4 juniper berries, crushed
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
6 cups chicken broth
1 medium tomatoes, drained, coarsely chopped (or 2 canned tomatoes)
turkey gravy (if available)
turkey pan juices (if available0)
2 medium boiling potatoes, peeled and sliced
1 large celery, roott peeled, quartered and sliced
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced diagonally
1 -2 cup diced turkey meat
1 celery, sliced diagonally
1 cup thickly sliced mushroom
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For Broth.
  • Melt butter in heavy Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Add turkey carcass and brown lightly, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
  • Add onion,carrot,celery, garlic,juniper berries and thyme.
  • Cook until vehetables soften, stirring frequently, about 10 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth,tomato,gravy and pan juices.
  • Bring to boil, skimming surface.
  • Reduce heat, cover partially and simmer 2 hours.
  • Strain broth, remove as much meat from bones as possible and return broth and meat to clean pan.
  • For Soup.
  • Add potatoes and celery root to broth; boil gently until tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Transfer vegetables to processor, using slotted spoon; puree until smooth.
  • Add carrots to broth, cover partially and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Whisk in potato-celery root puree; add turkey meat, celery and mushrooms.
  • Cover partially and simmer 10 minutes.
  • (Can be prepared 1 day ahead and refrigerated. Bring to simmer before continuing.).
  • Mix in 2 tablespoons parsley and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle soup into bowls , sprinkle with remaining parsley and serve.

TURKEY MEATBALL AND VEGETABLE SOUP



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I made up this recipe myself to take advantage of the abundance of fresh vegetables available in our state. It's an economical yet hearty main dish that my husband and three children love all year-round.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
3 tablespoons whole milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 pounds ground turkey
2-1/2 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes
2 medium zucchini, halved and sliced
2 small carrots, thinly sliced
2/3 cup frozen corn
1/2 cup cut fresh green beans or frozen cut green beans
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, milk, egg and salt. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1/2-in. balls. In a nonstick skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs in batches; drain if necessary., In a large saucepan, combine the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Carefully add meatballs. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts :

TURKEY BACON, CANNELINI BEAN AND VEGETABLE SOUP



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After Hurricane Irene hit Massachusettes last fall, I was without power for 4 days. When the power was restored, I decided to make one of my favorite comfort dishes- Bacon, Bean and Vegetable Soup. This is a quick fix, no fuss recipe for whatever ails you. The beans are creamy, the broth is flavorful, the bacon is smokey and the...

Provided by Linda Dalton

Categories     Bean Soups

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 slice turkey bacon cooked and chopped, 1 inch pieces
1 1/2 c chopped onion
1 large carrot diced
2 small celery stalks diced
5 clove garlic minced
2 Tbsp canola oil plus any leftover bacon fat
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp lemon pepper
3 dried bay leaves
2 can(s) 14.5 oz each low sodium, fat free chicken broth
2 can(s) 15.5 oz each cannelini beans rinsed and drained
2 Tbsp hot sauce
3 oz baby spinach chiffonade
GARNISH
shredded parmesan cheese
croutons

Steps:

  • 1. Cook bacon and set aside. In large pot, add oil and any remaining bacon fat and warm over medium/low heat. Add carrots, celery and onion and stir. Cook about five minutes. Add garlic, salt and lemon pepper. Cover pot and sweat vegetables another 5 minutes. Add cooked turkey bacon.
  • 2. Cook another minute or two and add bay leaves, broth and beans. Cook 20 minutes covered. Add spinach and hot sauce and cook until spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes. Taste and re-season if necessary.
  • 3. Garnish with cheese and (homemade) croutons.

VEGETABLE SOUP WITH SAUERKRAUT AND SMOKED TURKEY BREAST



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Here is an awesome soup that i got out of "The New German Cookbook". I make it often and it is greedily eaten by those in attendance. I would advise a double recipe.

Provided by Tugar357

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 large leek, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 medium celery rib, chopped
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 large baking potato, chopped
1 cup sauerkraut
3 cups beef broth
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/3 cup riesling wine (I prefer liebfraumilch)
1 extra-large egg yolk
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 lb sliced turkey (I use double that)
2 tablespoons parsley

Steps:

  • melt the butter and sauté the onion, leek, carrot, celery, and bay leaf till golden.
  • Add potato, sauerkraut, broths, wine and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • In a heatproof bowl, blend the egg yolk with the sour cream.
  • Add a cup of the hot soup mixture into the bowl and blend.
  • Then add that back to the soup.
  • DO NOT BOIL, the sour cream will curdle.
  • cook another 3 minutes Add the turkey and cook another 3 minutes or till heated through.
  • Add the parsley and cook two minutes longer.

Tips:

  • Choose the right vegetables: Use a variety of vegetables for a more flavorful soup.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: Overcooked vegetables will be mushy and lose their flavor.
  • Use a good quality turkey broth: The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality one.
  • Season the soup to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.
  • Garnish the soup before serving: Garnish with fresh herbs, croutons, or a drizzle of olive oil.

Conclusion:

Turkey and vegetable soup is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a cold day. It is also a great way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and nutritious turkey and vegetable soup that the whole family will enjoy.

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