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Homemade Turkey Soup

Lucy Figueiredo
Transform Thanksgiving leftovers into savory homemade turkey soup with this easy recipe. Enjoy a comforting meal while reducing food waste. Make the most of your holiday feast!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 0
Calories 141 kcal

Equipment

  • 12 Quart StockPot

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 carcass from the roasted turkey back bones, breast bones
  • 2 large onions chopped
  • 3 carrots sliced
  • 3 celery stalks chopped
  • 4 cloves of garlic minced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon ground thyme
  • 1 tablespoon ground sage
  • 1 tablespoon of poultry seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons of red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 cups of leftover stuffing optional but delicious
  • 2 cups leftover vegetables e.g., corn and peas
  • Fresh parsley or thyme chopped
  • Water
  • 1 lb of penne pasta

Instructions
 

  • In a large soup pot, heat some Extra Virgin Olive Oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are tender and fragrant.
  • Add the bay leaves, ground thyme, sage, poultry seasoning, and red pepper flakes (optional). Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove as much meat as possible before placing the bones in the pot. There will be plenty of turkey meat left on these bones. Place it in the large pot and add water until the bones are covered and then some.
  • Add the stuffing, corn, and peas.
  • Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 1-2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld. They'll infuse the soup with even more Thanksgiving goodness.
  • After it has been boiling remove all bones from the soup. Set aside for a few minutes and let it cool off until warm enough to work with.
  • Do not turn off the heat. Let the stock keep boiling.
  • Once the bones have cooled off enough, begin removing any meat left on the bones using your hands or a fork. Once done, place all the turkey meat back into the pot.
  • Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if needed to your liking.
  • Add 1 lb of penne pasta and continue to boil until pasta is al dente.
  • Serve your homemade Turkey Soup piping hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley or thyme.
  • This soup pairs very well with my Homemade Bread recipe. Or if you have any leftover Thanksgiving rolls that works too!

Nutrition

Serving: 2cupsCalories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 24.5gProtein: 5.5gFat: 2.6gSaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 165mgPotassium: 169mgFiber: 1.7gSugar: 2.5gCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Family Tradition Recipes, Flavorful Soup, Holiday Meal Leftovers, Homemade Soup Recipe, Homemade Turkey Soup, Leftover Makeover, Leftover Turkey Ideas, Thanksgiving Leftover Recipe, Thanksgiving Meal Reuse
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