Description
Warm up with this delightful Turkey Soup, brimming with tender turkey, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for chilly days or cozy gatherings, this nourishing dish is easy to prepare and will have your family asking for seconds. Whether using leftover turkey or rotisserie chicken, each bowlful promises a burst of flavor that’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in diced carrots and celery; cook for another 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add shredded turkey to the pot and mix well.
- Pour in chicken broth and add thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Lower the heat and let the soup simmer uncovered for 30-40 minutes.
- Just before serving, stir in fresh parsley for brightness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg