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Next Day Turkey Soup

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 250
A hearty and comforting soup made with leftover turkey and fresh vegetables, perfect for a cozy meal.

Ingredients

Broth

  • 2 quarts chicken or turkey broth (or mixture of vegetable broth, chicken broth and water)

Turkey

  • 1 whole turkey carcass (all meat removed)

Vegetables

  • 1 medium onion (halved)
  • 1 medium carrot (halved lengthwise)
  • 1 stalk celery (left whole)
  • 1 medium bay leaf

Olive Oil

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Garlic

  • 2 cloves garlic cloves (smashed)

Additional Vegetables

  • 1 medium onion (minced)
  • 1 large carrot (peeled and minced)
  • 1 stalk celery (minced)
  • 1 medium sweet potato (peeled and cubed)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
  • 1 bay leaf bay leaf
  • 1 cup trimmed green beans (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 3 cups turkey meat (shredded or cubed)

Instructions 

  • In a large pot, combine broth, turkey carcass, onion halves, carrot halves, celery stalk, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Remove carcass and vegetables, then add olive oil, smashed garlic, minced onion, carrot, and celery. Cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  • Add sweet potato, sage, bay leaf, and green beans. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in shredded turkey meat and cook for another 10 minutes to heat through.
  • Season with salt and pepper as desired. Serve hot.

Notes

Use leftover turkey for best flavor. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Turkey