Description
Turkey soup is the ultimate comfort food, brimming with tender turkey pieces and vibrant vegetables in a savory broth. This nourishing dish is perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a little warmth. Simple to prepare, it transforms leftover turkey into a delightful meal that evokes memories of family gatherings. Each spoonful promises satisfaction, making it hard to resist a second serving.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked turkey meat, shredded
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the vegetables into uniform bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until fragrant (about 3 minutes).
- Stir in the carrots and celery; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add chicken broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Let simmer for 15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Fold in shredded turkey and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until heated through.
- Remove bay leaves and stir in fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg