Turkey Vegetable Soup
A comforting bowl of Turkey Vegetable Soup, perfect for cozy days and using up leftover turkey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups leftover cooked turkey, shredded
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, celery, peas)
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Chop the turkey, dice the veggies, and have those herbs ready.
- Sauté the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add in the broth: Pour in 6 cups of broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the turkey and mixed vegetables: Let everything simmer for 15–20 minutes, adjusting seasoning as needed.
- Finish with fresh herbs: Right before serving, stir in fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Notes
This soup freezes well; store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Turkey soup, vegetable soup, comforting soup, leftovers recipe, easy soup recipe