Best Reinvented Turkey Leftovers Soup Recipes

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LEFTOVER TURKEY SOUP



Leftover Turkey Soup image

Instead of the usual (and expected) turkey sandwich, make this easy leftover turkey soup! It's the perfect way to use up your leftover Thanksgiving turkey.

Categories     Thanksgiving     winter     comfort food     dinner     main dish     poultry     soup

Time 40m

Yield 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tbsp. olive oil
2 carrots, thinly sliced
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1 c. green beans
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
8 c. chicken stock
1 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary
2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
3/4 c. uncooked orzo pasta
3 c. chopped cooked turkey
2 c. packed baby spinach leaves
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice, optional
Ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, celery, onion, and green beans. Cook 7 minutes or until vegetables begin to soften. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in the flour. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
  • Slowly stir in the stock, rosemary, salt, thyme, oregano and black pepper and bring to a boil. Stir in the orzo. Reduce heat to medium so that the soup gently boils and cook for 8-10 minutes (until the orzo is tender). Add the turkey, spinach, and lemon juice, if using. Cook for 1 more minute or until spinach wilts. Season with more salt and black pepper and serve immediately.

LEFTOVER TURKEY SOUP



Leftover Turkey Soup image

Finish up your Thanksgiving turkey leftovers with this Leftover Turkey Soup! This flavorful Leftover Turkey Soup uses fresh veggies, Italian dressing, chicken broth and bow-tie pasta. Find another use for your leftover turkey this year.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings, 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Tbsp. oil
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 carrot, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
1 env. GOOD SEASONS Italian Dressing Mix
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1/2 cup farfalle (bow-tie pasta), uncooked

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large saucepan on medium heat. Add onions, carrots and celery; cook 3 to 5 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in broth, water and dressing mix. Bring to boil.
  • Add turkey and pasta; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 to 12 min. or until pasta is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 720 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.939 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 15 g

REINVENTED TURKEY LEFTOVERS SOUP



Reinvented Turkey Leftovers Soup image

Reinvent turkey leftovers with this simple method for making turkey soup. Simmer turkey bones with onion, carrots, celery, and herbs for a tasty broth. Just add chopped leftover turkey meat and the soup is ready!

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     Turkey Soup

Time 1h32m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 teaspoon olive oil
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
½ cup dry white wine
1 turkey carcass
4 cups chicken stock
4 cups water
1 bay leaf
1 bouquet garni of fresh parsley and thyme
2 cups leftover roast turkey, pulled into bite-sized pieces
1 carrot, finely diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir 2 chopped carrots, onion, and celery until onion is golden, 7 to 10 minutes. Pour in wine and bring to a simmer. Add turkey carcass, chicken stock, water, bay leaf, and bouquet garni; bring mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, partially covered, for about 1 hour. Skim any fat that comes to the surface and discard.
  • Remove turkey carcass and strain soup into a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in leftover turkey and diced carrot; simmer until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Serve garnished with fresh tarragon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120.4 calories, Carbohydrate 5.6 g, Cholesterol 32.8 mg, Fat 4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 531.5 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

TURKEY LEFTOVERS - BARLEY SOUP



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Use the turkey leftovers to make this hearty soup. If everyone is tired of turkey, freeze it and enjoy it on a cold winter night with some crunchy french bread

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Stocks

Time 3h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 Spanish onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 bay leaf
10 -12 peppercorns
1/4 cup parsley sprig, chopped
1 turkey carcass
8 cups water
1 (10 ounce) can chicken stock
1 (18 ounce) can tomatoes
1 cup sliced carrot
1/2 cup sliced celery (with leaves)
1/2 small peeled cubed rutabaga
1/3 cup pearl barley
4 cups cubed cooked turkey
1/2 cup corn kernel
1/2 cup canned red kidney beans, washed
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Broth---------.
  • Combine onion carrots, bay leaf, peppercorns,parsley stocks, turkey carcass, water, chicken stock and tomatoes, in a stock pot.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat to simmer.
  • Simmer for 2 1/2 hours.
  • Strain.
  • Soup-----------.
  • In a clean stockpot, combine strained turkey broth, carrots, celery, rutabaga and pearl barley.
  • Simmer for 30 minutes or until barley and veggies are tender.
  • Add turkey, corn and kidney beans.
  • Cook for a couple of minutes until heated through.
  • Add Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley.

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