Turkey soup
Turkey soup recipes have been around for centuries, with the earliest known recipes dating back to the 14th century. Turkey soup was likely created as a way to use up leftover turkey meat, and the recipe has been passed down through the generations.
Turkey soup has evolved over the years, with different cultures adding their own unique ingredients and flavors. Today, there are countless recipes for turkey soup, each with its own twist. Whether you like your soup thick and hearty or light and brothy, there’s a turkey soup recipe out there for you.
So why not give one of these delicious soups a try? You’ll be warmed from the inside out and may just discover a new favorite soup!
Advice
Making a delicious turkey soup is a great way to make use of leftover turkey. To start, sauté diced onions, carrots, celery and garlic in a large pot over medium heat. Once the vegetables are softened, add a couple tablespoons of tomato paste and stir until combined. Next, add the leftover turkey, chicken stock, and desired seasonings such as salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for at least an hour. Finally, add some cooked noodles or rice to the soup and let the soup simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Serve the soup with a sprinkle of fresh herbs and enjoy!
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Recipes
Turkey Soup With Lime and Chile
- cayenne pepper
- lime
- vegetable oil
- carrot
- celery
- onion
- cinnamon
- cilantro
- black peppercorn
- coriander seed
- cumin seed
- avocado
- vegetable oil
- salt
- jalapeño
- corn tortilla
- turkey meat
- garlic
- green onion
- turkey

Slow Cooker Turkey Soup
- parsley
- salt
- onion
- yukon gold potato
- poultry seasoning
- heavy cream
- turkey
- garlic
- carrot
- celery
- pepper
- chicken broth
Leftover Turkey Soup
- parsley
- black pepper
- salt
- chicken
- onion
- thyme
- all purpose flour
- turkey meat
- olive oil
- celery
- carrot
- garlic

Lentil Turkey Soup
- lentil
- lemon juice
- cumin
- onion
- salt
- ground turkey
- pepper
- chicken broth
- parsley
- tomato
- thyme
- olive oil
- bay leaf
- celery
- garlic
- tomato paste
- carrot
Vegetable Turkey Soup with Cornmeal Noodles
- pepper
- salt
- all purpose flour
- pea
- parsley
- chive
- roast turkey
- milk
- white button mushroom
- cornmeal
- cayenne pepper
- sage
- olive oil
- carrot
- egg
- leek
- turkey stock
Turkey Soup
- For Serving
- green onion
- cilantro
- red pepper flake
- sesame seed
- shallot
- fish sauce
- ginger
- sesame oil
- salt
- rice noodle
- bok choy
- turkey
- lime juice
- turkey
- garlic
- mushroom
Delicious and Warm Cream of Chicken or Turkey Soup
- heavy cream
- chicken broth
- parsley
- salt
- nutmeg
- white pepper
Roast Turkey Soup Recipe
- salt
- roast turkey meat
- onion
- roast turkey carcass
- bay leaf
- carrot
- chicken
- thyme
- parsley
- celery
- bacon
Leftover Turkey Soup with Wild Rice
- parmesan cheese
- lemon
- rice
- basil
- pepper
- celery
- onion
- turkey
- olive oil
- poultry seasoning
- salt
- kale
- carrot
- garlic
- chicken

Turkey Soup
- salt
- parsley
- bay leaf
- onion
- turkey carcass
- turkey gravy
- thyme
- turkey stuffing
- carrot
- celery
Turkey Soup with Tarragon Dumplings
- Soup
- salt
- turkey carcass
- butter
- celery root
- onion
- bay leaf
- carrot
- parsnip
- chicken stock
- garlic
- Dumplings
- butter
- all purpose flour
- salt
- nutmeg
- pepper
- tarragon
- egg
- milk

Yucatecan Turkey Soup with Lime
- cilantro
- corn tortilla chip
- tomato
- canola oil
- lemon juice
- salt
- mexican oregano
- bay leaf
- bell pepper
- onion
- turkey leg
- yellow summer squash
- zucchini
- limes lime juice
- banana pepper
- black peppercorn
- chicken
- garlic
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Staple Ingredients
- salt 75%
Common Ingredients
- carrot 58%
Usual Ingredients
- celery 50%
- garlic 50%
- onion 50%
- parsley 50%