Leftover Turkey Soup is a quick and easy soup that uses your leftover Thanksgiving turkey and fresh chopped vegetables.

Thanksgiving is in two days. I can’t believe how fast this year has flown by and somehow we are already approaching the holidays. Things have been especially crazy around these parts with selling a house, moving and trying to buy a house. It has definitely been a stressful and not so fun process but I am trying to stay positive and look to the end result.

Needless to say I am looking forward to Thanksgiving so I can put my feet up and relax with family. I plan to do a little cooking with my Mom and then enjoy a good turkey dinner. Today’s recipe for Leftover Turkey Soup is perfect for all of that leftover turkey you might have. Some people like to make a stock out of the bones from the turkey which works great or you can use whatever broth you have on hand.

I like to make Leftover Turkey Soup the day after Thanksgiving because it gives me something light to eat after such a huge, filling meal.

Leftover Turkey Soup

Author: Julia // A Cedar Spoon
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 6 1x
Category: Soup, Dinner

Description

Leftover Turkey Soup is a quick and easy soup that uses your leftover Thanksgiving turkey and fresh chopped vegetables.

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Ingredients

2 Tablespoon olive oil
3 celery stalks, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 sweet onion, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme
1 bay leaf
2 oz egg noodles (or noodle of choice)
2 cups leftover turkey, shredded or cubed
6 cups chicken broth

Instructions

In a large pot heat olive oil over medium heat, add celery, carrots, garlic and onion and sauté until soft, about 6-8 minutes.
Add the thyme, bay leaf, chicken broth and simmer for 30 minutes.
Add the leftover turkey and simmer for 5 more minutes.
Add egg noodles to each soup bowl and pour soup over the noodles. Garnish with fresh parsley.