Leftover Turkey Soup

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Looking for a perfect meal to use up your leftover turkey? Packed with fresh vegetables and herbs, this turkey soup recipe is super filling and so comforting!

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter, or olive oil
  • 1 large onion, minced fine
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced fine
  • 1 1/2 cups carrots, chopped
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 4 quarts turkey broth, (16 cups) or chicken *see note
  • 4-5 cups turkey, chopped
  • 2 sprigs rosemary, (1 teaspoon dry)
  • 1 sprig savory, (1/2 teaspoon dry)
  • 1 teaspoon sage, chopped (1/2 teaspoon dry)
  • 1 ` bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon salt, (to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper, (to taste)
  • parsley, fresh, chopped

Directions

  1. In a dutch oven, add the butter or oil and heat until melted over medium heat. Add the onion and celery, garlic and carrots and cook for 5-7 minutes or until tender and translucent.
  2. Add the remaining ingredients, stirring to combine.
  3. Cook, covered for 30 minutes, up to all day, tasting occasionally to adjust seasonings. You’re looking for the potatoes to be tender. Remove the herb sprigs and bay leaf and serve with crackers or bread and a sprinkle of fresh parsley on top.
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