Description
Comforting leftover turkey soup emerges as a delightful solution for post-holiday meal magic. Hearty broth, tender turkey pieces, and seasonal vegetables mingle together, offering you a warm embrace of nourishing goodness in each satisfying spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 450g (2 3/4 cups) cooked turkey, diced
- 2 litres (8 cups) turkey or chicken stock
- 65g (1/2 cup) vermicelli or small pasta
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 onions, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste or minced garlic
- 1 bay leaf
Herbs, Seasonings, and Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives (for serving)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (for serving)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté aromatic vegetables in a large pot over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Introduce minced garlic, bay leaf, salt, and pepper, stirring to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and rich turkey stock, bringing the mixture to a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat to low, gently incorporate zucchini, shredded turkey, fresh herbs, and a splash of bright lemon juice. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes, developing deep flavor profiles.
- Carefully add pasta directly into the simmering soup, cooking until perfectly tender and al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Extract and discard the bay leaf, then taste and fine-tune seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish with freshly chopped herbs, ladle into warm bowls, and serve immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Enhance veggie nutrition by finely chopping or grating carrots and zucchini for better texture and kid-friendly eating.
- Swap regular pasta with gluten-free or whole wheat options to accommodate dietary restrictions and boost nutritional value.
- Save cooking time by using pre-cooked turkey or rotisserie chicken, which adds extra flavor and reduces preparation steps.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium stock and adjusting salt gradually during cooking for a healthier meal option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 147 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 477 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg