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turkey noodle soup in a white bowl over a cutting board surrounded by fresh parsley

Turkey Noodle Soup

5 from 2 votes
Transform your holiday leftovers into Turkey Noodle Soup! Packed with turkey, noodles, and herbs, it’s cozy, delicious, and simple to make.
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:25 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Course: Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Leftover Turkey, Thanksgiving
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 252kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 6 cups turkey or chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked turkey shredded
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups egg noodles
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (optional)

Instructions

  • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
    2 tbsp olive oil, 1 medium onion, 3 cloves garlic, 2 carrots, 2 celery stalks
  • Pour in the broth and add the shredded turkey, dried thyme, dried parsley, and bay leaf. Stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Bring the soup to a boil.
    6 cups turkey or chicken broth, 2 cups cooked turkey, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried parsley, 1 bay leaf, salt and pepper
  • Once boiling, add the egg noodles. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the noodles are tender.
    2 cups egg noodles
  • Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
    2 tbsp fresh parsley

Notes

  • Use leftover turkey bones to make a rich broth for added flavor.
  • Add any other leftover veggies, like green beans or corn, for a heartier soup.

Nutrition

Serving: 6servings | Calories: 252kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 972mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3660IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 2mg