Description
Hearty Turkey Soup emerges as a comforting classic, blending succulent leftover turkey with garden-fresh vegetables in a rich, aromatic broth. Warming bowls promise pure satisfaction, inviting you to savor each spoonful of homemade goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups (1.4 l) turkey or chicken broth
- 2 cups (300 g) cooked turkey, shredded or diced
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 cup (150 g) potatoes, diced (or 1 cup cooked rice or pasta)
- 1 cup (150 g) frozen peas or green beans (optional)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lemon juice (optional, for brightness)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Vegetable Foundation: In a large pot, sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery in olive oil over medium heat until they become translucent and tender, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Herbal Infusion: Incorporate thyme, parsley, rosemary, salt, and pepper, then pour in turkey broth and add the bay leaf, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify as the liquid reaches a rolling boil.
- Starch and Simmer: Introduce diced potatoes into the bubbling broth, reducing heat to a gentle simmer and allowing the potatoes to become fork-tender, absorbing the rich herbal notes.
- Protein and Greens Integration: Fold in pre-cooked turkey and frozen peas or green beans, letting them warm through and intermingle with the soup’s robust profile, creating a harmonious blend of textures and temperatures.
- Final Refinement: Discard the bay leaf, brighten the soup with a splash of lemon juice, fine-tune seasoning to personal preference, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving alongside crusty, rustic bread.
Notes
- Choose crisp vegetables and high-quality turkey for the most flavorful soup base.
- Avoid overcooking vegetables to maintain their nutrients and prevent mushy texture.
- Easily substitute turkey with chicken, rotisserie meat, or plant-based protein for dietary preferences.
- Add a splash of white wine or a tablespoon of herbs de Provence during sautéing to elevate the soup’s overall taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg