Leftover Slow Cooker Turkey Noodle Soup

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Leftover turkey soup is made in the crock pot and is the perfect recipe to use up some Thanksgiving leftovers. Filled with turkey, vegetables, noodles, and potatoes, this comforting soup will make your house smell amazing as it cooks in the slow cooker.

Ingredients

  • 8 cups chicken or turkey stock
  • 1 pound yukon gold potatoes small-diced
  • 2 medium carrots thinly sliced
  • 2 stalks celery thinly sliced
  • 1 smalle small onion small diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 medium bay leaves
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups cooked turkey shredded or diced
  • 2 cups egg noodles
  • fresh chopped parsley for garnish optional

Directions

  1. Add the stock, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper to an 8-quart slow cooker. Stir it all together. Cover and cook on on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  2. Discard the thyme stems and bay leaves. Add the turkey and egg noodles, stir it in. Cook an additional 15-30 minutes, checking the noodles to your preferred doneness. Top with optional parsley and serve.
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