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A pot of turkey noodle soup with vegetables, garnished with parsley.
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Turkey Noodle Soup

This turkey noodle soup is chunks of turkey, vegetables and pasta, all simmered together in a homemade broth. The absolute best way to use up leftover turkey after the holidays!
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 25 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 194kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

For the turkey broth

  • 1 turkey carcass from a 10-12 pound bird
  • 1 medium onion peeled and quartered
  • 3 carrots peeled and cut into 3 inch pieces
  • 2 stalks celery cut into 3 inch pieces
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 4 sprigs fresh parsley
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme can also use 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 4 cloves garlic smashed
  • 1 bay leaf

For the turkey soup

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3/4 cup onion diced
  • 3/4 cup celery sliced
  • 1 cup carrots peeled and sliced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
  • 3 3/4 cups diced cooked turkey
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper or more to taste
  • 8 cups turkey broth homemade or store bought
  • 8 ounces rotini pasta uncooked
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves chopped

Instructions

For the turkey broth

  • Place all of the broth ingredients in a very large pot. Cover with 10 cups of cold water.
  • Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Turn the heat to medium-low, then cook for 3-4 hours. Skim the surface occasionally.
  • Pour the broth through a fine sieve into a container.

For the turkey soup

  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onions, carrots and celery and cook for 6-7 minutes or until vegetables start to get soft.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
  • Place the Italian seasoning, diced turkey and turkey broth in the pot. Add the salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a simmer. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  • Add the pasta. Cook for another 10-12 minutes or until pasta is tender. Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed.
  • Sprinkle with fresh parsley, then serve immediately.

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Notes

  1. No time to make turkey broth? Store bought chicken broth or turkey broth will also work just fine.
  2. Turkey noodle soup will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for 2 months. If you’re planning to freeze the soup, you may want to omit the noodles, then add them later to the thawed soup when you reheat it.

Nutrition

Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 616mg | Potassium: 490mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5498IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg