Cozy Turkey Soup
Turkey soup: Make this hearty and comforting soup with leftover turkey, tender vegetables, and fragrant herbs. An easy recipe perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced (~1 cup)
- 2 medium celery stalks, thinly sliced (~1 cup)
- 3 medium carrots, thinly sliced (~1 ¼ cups)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 ½ cups leftover cooked turkey, cut or shredded into bite-sized pieces (1 lb)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ⅔ cup dry ancini di pepe pasta
- 1 ½ tablespoons minced fresh herbs (sage, rosemary, thyme)
- ½ teaspoon fine salt, plus more to taste
Instructions
- Place a large pot or Dutch oven (6 quarts or larger) over medium heat.
- When the pot is hot, add the olive oil.
- Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrots. Stir and cook until the onion starts to soften, about 7-8 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the cooked turkey and broth to the pot.
- Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil, uncovered.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until vegetables are almost tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add the pasta and simmer until cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
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Notes
- Sauté the vegetables until tender-crisp to develop their flavor.
- Use low-sodium broth so you can control the saltiness.
- Don't overcook the pasta; it will continue to cook slightly after adding.
- For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken stock if available.
- Taste and adjust seasoning at the end. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Use low-sodium broth so you can control the saltiness.
- Don't overcook the pasta; it will continue to cook slightly after adding.
- For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken stock if available.
- Taste and adjust seasoning at the end. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.