Directions
- In a stockpot, place turkey carcass, water and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 4-5 hours.
- Remove carcass from stock. Remove any meat; dice. Return to stock along with rice, onion, celery, carrots, bay leaf and poultry seasoning. Add remaining seasonings to taste.
Turkey Soup
This easy turkey soup is a family favorite with a rich broth, tender vegetables and juicy leftover turkey chunks.
Prep: 20min
Total: 45min
Yield: 6
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 221 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 1228 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 3 large carrots (peeled and sliced)
- 2 ribs celery
- 2-3 cups leftover cooked turkey (diced)
- 8 cups turkey broth (or chicken broth, homemade or store bought)
- ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 4 ounces shell noodles (about 1 ½ cups, or medium pasta)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, optional)
Instruction:
- Heat olive oil in a dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Add flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in carrots, celery, turkey, broth, poultry seasoning, bay leaf, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add noodles (*see note) and cook 8-10 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat, discard bay leaf and stir in parsley.
- Season to taste and serve.
Homemade Turkey Soup Recipe
FAQ
Why does my turkey soup taste bland?
Not Adding Acid
If a soup is tasting bland in the bowl, consider adding acid rather than salt. A squeeze of lemon or lime, or a dash of yogurt or sour cream can add brightness to the bowl.
How does Jamie Oliver make their turkey soup?
Ingredients
- 2 lemongrass stalks.
- 3 Thai shallots.
- 2 bird’s-eye chillies.
- 1 thumb-sized piece of galangal or ginger.
- 3 coriander roots , optional.
- 500 ml organic turkey or chicken stock.
- 1 x 400 ml tin of light coconut milk.
- 1 teaspoon palm or soft brown sugar.
Why is turkey soup good for you?
It reduces joint pain from the glucosamine extracted from the cartilage. Extracts the magnesium and calcium from the bones of the turkey and replenishes your own body with those minerals. It also helps with hair and nail health, fights infections, and reduces inflammation.
How to make homemade soup more flavorful?
“Ground paprika, turmeric, nutmeg, ground ginger, and other powdered spices add a touch of color and spiciness to broths,” she says. As a general rule, use fresh herbs at or near the end of cooking and dried herbs and spices early on. This helps you get the flavors you’re looking for in the right balance.
