Description
Warm up with this comforting turkey soup, brimming with tender turkey, fresh vegetables, and a rich, savory broth. Perfect for utilizing holiday leftovers or any time you crave a nourishing bowl of joy. This easy-to-make recipe brings warmth and nostalgic flavors to your table, ideal for family dinners or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked pasta or rice (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing the carrots, celery, onions, and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onions until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in the carrots and celery; cook for about 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and add the shredded turkey. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Season with thyme, salt, pepper, and bay leaves. Simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes.
- If desired, stir in cooked pasta or rice just before serving and warm through for about 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg