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Creamy leftover turkey soup in a Dutch oven with potatoes, carrots, and herbs being served with a ladle.
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Leftover Turkey Soup

Turn holiday leftovers into comfort food with this easy leftover turkey soup. Fast, flexible, and family-approved. Learn how to make it in one pot .
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons canola or olive oil
  • 2 large carrots peeled and diced
  • 2 ribs celery finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • 3 cups turkey stock or chicken broth
  • 1½ lbs Yukon gold potatoes cut into ¾-inch cubes
  • 2 cups cooked leftover turkey chopped
For the Thickened Milk (optional):
  • ¼ cup salted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups milk any kind

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté until onions are translucent.
  2. Stir in garlic, salt, parsley, thyme, pepper, and paprika. Cook for 1 minute.
  3. Pour in the stock and deglaze the pot by scraping up any browned bits.
  4. Add the potatoes, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for about 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
  5. Meanwhile, melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in flour until combined, then whisk in the milk until smooth. Microwave in 45-second intervals, whisking each time until thickened.
  6. Once potatoes are tender, add the chopped turkey and the thickened milk. Heat through, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm.

Notes

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving – approx. 500g)
  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 19g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Potassium: 1100mg
  • Vitamin A: 5700 IU
  • Vitamin C: 38mg
  • Calcium: 170mg
  • Iron: 3mg
Nutritional values may vary slightly depending on ingredients used. For a lighter option, reduce butter or use low-sodium broth.