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Ultimate Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup: A One-Pot Wonder

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Transform your leftover turkey into this hearty, comforting one-pot turkey noodle soup. It is a simple, flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights or chilly days.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups turkey broth (or chicken broth if no turkey broth is available)
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded or diced turkey (leftover or fresh)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup egg noodles
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the turkey broth. Add the dried thyme, dried rosemary, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the cooked turkey meat. Let the soup simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
  5. Increase the heat slightly and add the egg noodles. Cook according to package directions, usually about 6 to 8 minutes, until the noodles are tender.
  6. Stir in the frozen peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
  7. Taste the soup and season generously with salt and black pepper.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

  • If you do not have leftover turkey, you can use raw turkey breast or thighs. Add raw turkey to the broth when you add the herbs and simmer until cooked through before adding the noodles.
  • For a richer flavor, use homemade turkey broth made from a carcass. This is the best way to use Thanksgiving leftovers.
  • If you prefer a creamy turkey soup, stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream or half-and-half during the last 5 minutes of simmering.

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