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    Home » Dinner

    Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup

    Published: Sep 29, 2022 · Modified: Sep 14, 2023 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 4 Comments

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    A large red Dutch Oven with a turkey noodle soup.
    A large red Dutch Oven with a turkey noodle soup.

    This leftover turkey noodle soup is the perfect meal to use all that extra turkey from Thanksgiving dinner. Start by making turkey bone broth then use the broth and leftover meat to make a hearty and healthy turkey noodle soup. This pot of soup is super simple and can be made in under 30 minutes!

    A label scooping out some soup with veggies, noddles and turkey out of a large Dutch Oven.

    I just love a good holiday meal that revolves around a perfectly cooked turkey. And honestly, sometimes the thanksgiving leftovers are the best part.

    Turkey sandwiches, turkey stroganoff, turkey divan, casseroles, mac and cheese, and turkey noodle soup are just a few good ways to use up that leftover turkey. 

    When your thanksgiving dinner is done, don't toss that turkey carcass! Instead, make a turkey carcass bone broth that can be added to so many different things. Like this leftover turkey soup recipe. 

    It calls for turkey bone broth that is made with the leftover turkey carcass, turkey meat, carrots, celery, and egg noodles. 

    It has deep, rich flavors from the homemade turkey broth but is on the lighter side with all the veggies. It's the perfect post Thanksgiving day meal. 

    Are you a soup lover like I am? Check out my other favorite soup recipes including a classic chicken noodle soup made in a Dutch Oven.

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    • 🦃Ingredients
    • 🔪How to Make
    • ❓Recipe FAQs
    • 🥣Other Soup Recipes
    • 📋Recipe

    🦃Ingredients

    Ingredients to make soup. Carrots, celery, spices, garlic, parsley, onions, turkey, egg noodles and olive oil.

    Leftover turkey (dark meat and light): Use any leftover turkey that you have. It can be shredded or chopped into pieces.

    Turkey Bone Broth: If you have tome to make turkey broth it will add so much to this soup. If not a good chicken stock or vegetable stock is also a great option.

    Egg Noodles: Rice can also be used in place of egg noodles. Just add in the end and cook until the rice is soft.

    See full information on ingredients and quantities in the recipe card.

    🔪How to Make

    Step 1: Heat a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat. 

    Four images of soup being made in a large Dutch Oven.

    Step 2: Add the olive oil and sauté the onions until soft and translucent. About 5 minutes. (Image 1).

    Step 3: Add in the carrots and celery and continue to sauté. (Image 2).

    Step 4: Add in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

    Step 5: Add in the dried herbs, salt, pepper and turkey meat. (Image 3).

    Step 6: Slowly pour in the turkey broth, add egg noddles, and bring to a boil.

    Step 7: Reduce to simmer, and cook noddles according to package directions. (Image 4).

    When noodles are done, top the soup with fresh parsley and serve.

    A large Dutch Oven full of soup with veggies, turkey and egg noodles.

    ❓Recipe FAQs

    Can you freeze turkey noodle soup?

    Yes this soup freezes really well! Allow to completely cool and then freeze in freezer safe containers. Consider keeping the noodles out until reheating. Freezing the noodles can cause them to break down and get mushy.

    How can I give turkey soup more flavor?

    The best way to add more flavor to your soup is to use a good quality stock or make your own turkey broth.

    What to eat with turkey noodle soup?

    Turkey noodle soup is great served with some fresh bread and a green salad.

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    📋Recipe

    A ladle scooping out soup from a Dutch Oven.

    Turkey Noodle Soup

    Author: Kristin
    This leftover turkey noodle soup is the perfect meal to use all that extra turkey from Thanksgiving dinner. Start by making turkey bone broth then use the broth and leftover meat to make a hearty and healthy turkey noodle soup. 
    5 from 7 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 People
    Calories 774 kcal

    Equipment

    • 6qt Dutch Oven

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
    • 1 Large Yellow Onion - Diced
    • 2 Cups Diced Carrots - about 3-4 large carrots
    • 2 Cups Diced Celery - about 5-6 stalks
    • 2-3 Garlic Cloves - Minced or pressed
    • 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary - 1 tablespoon fresh
    • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme - 1 tablespoon fresh
    • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
    • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
    • 1 pound Left over turkey - Shredded or Chopped
    • 4 Cups Turkey Broth
    • 16 ounces Egg Noodles
    • ¼ Cup Fresh Parsley - chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Heat a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat. 
    • Add the olive oil and sauté the onions until soft and translucent. About 5 minutes.
    • Add in the carrots and celery and continue to sauté.
    • Add in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
    • Add in the dried herbs, salt, pepper and turkey meat.
    • Slowly pour in the turkey broth and add noodles. Bring the pot to a boil. 
    • Reduce to simmer cook noodles according to the package directions.
    • When noodles are done, top the soup with fresh parsley and serve. 

    Notes

    Ingredient Note:
    Leftover turkey (dark meat and light): Use any leftover turkey that you have. It can be shredded or chopped into pieces.
    Turkey Bone Broth: If you have tome to make turkey broth it will add so much to this soup. If not a good chicken stock or vegetable stock is also a great option.
    Egg Noodles: Rice can also be used in place of egg noodles. Just add in the end and cook until the rice is soft.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 774kcalCarbohydrates: 93gProtein: 51gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 224mgSodium: 1973mgPotassium: 996mgFiber: 7gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 11365IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 126mgIron: 5mg
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    1. DeAnna

      November 30, 2022 at 1:25 pm

      5 stars
      I made this with your broth recipe and our left over turkey. I used carrots and peas fir the veggies and fresh herbs. It was soooooo delicious. We are finishing off our leftovers for lunch today.

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      • Kristin @ Dirt & Dough

        December 01, 2022 at 7:21 am

        I love the idea of adding peas! My kids would love that. Thank you for giving it a try.

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    2. Keyla

      November 26, 2022 at 2:35 pm

      5 stars
      My soup turned out perfect. Thank you for the recipe.

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      • Kristin @ Dirt & Dough

        November 26, 2022 at 7:39 pm

        Hi Keyla! I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed it. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!

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