Description
Warm your heart and soul with a delightful bowl of Leftover Turkey Soup. This easy-to-make dish transforms your holiday turkey remnants into a flavorful, nourishing meal packed with fresh vegetables. Each spoonful is a reminder of family gatherings, making it perfect for busy weeknights or chilly afternoons. Customize it to your liking and enjoy a hearty soup that not only satisfies but also reduces food waste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups leftover turkey, shredded
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil while scraping any bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Stir in the shredded turkey and dried thyme. Let simmer for 15 minutes to blend flavors.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg