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A hearty turkey noodle soup with chunks of turkey, carrots, celery and egg noodles served with copper ladle.

Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup Recipe

Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: turkey soup
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 205kcal
Author: Laureen King
This Turkey Noodle Soup recipe is incredibly flavorful and perfect for using leftover turkey.
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Ingredients

  • 1 leftover turkey carcass
  • 4 cups leftover turkey meat  chopped
  • 2 cups celery  chopped
  • 2 cups onion  chopped 
  • 2 cups carrots  sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 4 peppercorns 
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley or 1/4 cup fresh parsley
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt season to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper season to taste
  • 2 1/2 cups egg noodles

Instructions

Roast the turkey bones.

  • Preheat oven to 400 º F.
  • Line baking sheet with parchment paper or foil (spray foil with cooking oil to prevent sticking).
  • Arrange the turkey bones in a single layer on the baking sheet and generously season with salt and pepper.
  • Roast for 20-30 minutes until the bones are browned and caramelized. 

Prepare the vegetables and soup

  • In a large pot or Dutch oven heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
  • Add the roasted turkey bones to the soup pot.
  • Add the chopped turkey meat.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and water.
  • Add the thyme, peppercorns, bay leaves, and parsley.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Remove all the bones from the soup. Tongs or a strainer work great for doing this.
  • Taste the soup and add more salt and pepper if needed.
  • Stir in the egg noodles and simmer for an additional 15 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
  • Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with crusty bread if you like.

Nutrition

Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 1294mg | Potassium: 478mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5513IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg