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Day-After Turkey Soup | Whole Living Eat Well

Day-After Turkey Soup | Whole Living Eat Well

This Day-After Turkey Soup is a fantastic way to make use of your leftover turkey, especially if you still have the turkey carcass on hand. Whether fresh or frozen, you can turn it into a hearty, comforting soup without needing to thaw it first. It’s a great way to extend the holiday flavors and create a nutritious meal for the whole family.

Day-After Turkey Soup

Day-After Turkey Soup

Course: SoupsCuisine: American
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

1

hour 

30

minutes
Calories

280

kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 turkey carcass (fresh or frozen)

  • 8 cups of water

  • 2 carrots, diced

  • 2 celery stalks, diced

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 cups shredded leftover turkey

  • 1 cup cooked rice or noodles

  • 1 tsp dried thyme

  • 1 bay leaf

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Directions

  • Place the turkey carcass in a large pot and cover with 8 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour. Skim off any foam.
  • Remove the carcass from the pot and discard. Strain the broth to remove any small bones and return the broth to the pot.
  • Add diced carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, and bay leaf. Let it simmer for 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
  • Stir in shredded turkey and cooked rice or noodles. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Nutritional Information (per serving):
    Protein: 25g
    Fat: 10g (2g saturated fat)
    Carbohydrates: 23g
    Fiber: 3g
    Sugar: 4g
    Sodium: 450mg

This Day-After Turkey Soup is the perfect way to repurpose your holiday leftovers into a healthy, filling meal. With the rich turkey broth and tender vegetables, this soup will warm you up and keep the holiday spirit going.