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

Alabama Clay
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This soup is the best turkey noodle soup I've ever had. The broth is so flavorful and the noodles are cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Christa Mendez
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It was so easy to make and it was so delicious. I will definitely be making this soup again.


David Nieves
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This soup is amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The broth is so flavorful and the noodles are cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this soup again.


TAHJMORE MITCHELL
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. My family loves it! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


RUMON SAHA
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This soup is the best turkey noodle soup I've ever had. The broth is so flavorful and the noodles are cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Max Proudman
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It was so easy to make and it was so delicious. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Nature Meditation
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This soup is amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The broth is so flavorful and the noodles are cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Sadiq Sadiq akbar
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. My family loves it! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Jabran Ali
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This soup is the best turkey noodle soup I've ever had. The broth is so flavorful and the noodles are cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Jacqueline GC
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! It was so easy to make and it was so delicious. I will definitely be making this soup again.


RXD
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This soup is amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The broth is so flavorful and the noodles are cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Juan Estrada
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. My family loves it! It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Abdul hamid Pasha.
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I added some extra vegetables to mine, like carrots and celery, and it was even better. Thanks for sharing this recipe!