This Day-After Turkey Soup is a fantastic way to make use of your leftover turkey, especially if you still have the turkey carcass on hand. Whether fresh or frozen, you can turn it into a hearty, comforting soup without needing to thaw it first. It’s a great way to extend the holiday flavors and create a nutritious meal for the whole family.
Day-After Turkey Soup
Course: SoupsCuisine: American6
15
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 the perfect way to repurpose your holiday leftovers into a healthy, filling meal. With the rich turkey broth and tender vegetables, this soup will warm you up and keep the holiday spirit going.
