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

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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
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Slow Cooker Turkey Soup

  • parsley
  • salt
  • onion
  • yukon gold potato
  • poultry seasoning
  • heavy cream
  • turkey
  • garlic
  • carrot
  • celery
  • pepper
  • chicken broth
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Leftover Turkey Soup

  • parsley
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • chicken
  • onion
  • thyme
  • all purpose flour
  • turkey meat
  • olive oil
  • celery
  • carrot
  • garlic
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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
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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
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Turkey Soup

  • salt
  • parsley
  • bay leaf
  • onion
  • turkey carcass
  • turkey gravy
  • thyme
  • turkey stuffing
  • carrot
  • celery
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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
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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

 
salt
carrot
onion
garlic
celery
parsley
turkey
pepper
bay leaf
chicken
thyme
olive oil
cilantro
chicken broth
all purpose flour
cayenne pepper
vegetable oil
black peppercorn
turkey meat
green onion
poultry seasoning
heavy cream
lemon juice
tomato
milk
egg
nutmeg
turkey carcass
butter
lime
cinnamon
coriander seed
cumin seed
avocado
jalapeño
corn tortilla
yukon gold potato
black pepper
lentil
cumin
ground turkey
tomato paste
pea
chive
roast turkey
white button mushroom
cornmeal
sage
leek
turkey stock
red pepper flake
sesame seed
shallot
fish sauce
ginger
sesame oil
rice noodle
bok choy
lime juice
mushroom
white pepper
roast turkey meat
roast turkey carcass
bacon
parmesan cheese
lemon
rice
basil
kale
turkey gravy
turkey stuffing
celery root
tarragon
parsnip
chicken stock
corn tortilla chip
canola oil
mexican oregano
bell pepper
turkey leg
yellow summer squash
zucchini
limes lime juice
banana pepper

Insights

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 75%

Common Ingredients

  • carrot 58%

Usual Ingredients

  • celery 50%
  • garlic 50%
  • onion 50%
  • parsley 50%