Day-After Turkey Soup is the perfect way to use up leftover turkey and turn it into a hearty, flavorful meal. Made with a rich turkey broth, vegetables like carrots, celery, and kale, and boosted with white beans and corn, this soup is packed with protein and fiber. It’s a delicious and wholesome way to transform holiday leftovers into something new and satisfying for the whole family.
Day-After Turkey Soup
Course: SoupsCuisine: American6
servings15
minutes1
hour30
minutes280
kcalDay-After Turkey Soup is a comforting and flavorful broth-based dish featuring leftover turkey, hearty vegetables, and aromatic herbs for a cozy post-holiday meal.
Ingredients
1 turkey carcass (fresh or frozen)
8 cups of water
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups shredded leftover turkey
1 cup cooked rice or noodles
1 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Directions
- Place the turkey carcass in a large pot and cover with 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour. Skim off any foam.
- Remove the carcass from the pot and discard. Strain the broth to remove any small bones and return the broth to the pot.
- Add diced carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf. Let it simmer for 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in shredded turkey and cooked rice or noodles. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- Nutritional Information (per serving):
Protein: 25g
Fat: 10g (2g saturated fat)
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 450mg
This Day-After Turkey Soup is a delicious way to make the most of your Thanksgiving leftovers. With its rich broth and blend of hearty vegetables, it’s a comforting meal that brings new life to your holiday turkey, ensuring nothing goes to waste.
