Description
Warm up on chilly evenings with this delightful turkey soup recipe. Featuring tender turkey, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs, each spoonful delivers comfort and nostalgia. Perfect for using leftovers or simply enjoying a nourishing meal, this easy-to-make soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked turkey
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion for about 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add the carrots and celery, cooking for an additional 5-6 minutes until slightly tender.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the shredded turkey. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in thyme and black pepper; continue simmering for another 15-20 minutes to meld flavors.
- Just before serving, mix in chopped parsley and lemon juice for brightness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg