Description
Turkey soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for warming up on chilly nights. This nourishing recipe blends tender turkey, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs into a savory broth that delights the senses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent; add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add diced carrots and celery to the pot; stir occasionally until slightly softened (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in the vegetable broth, scraping any flavorful bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in shredded turkey, thyme, salt, and pepper. Let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Before serving, mix in freshly chopped parsley for added flavor and garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg