Description
This Creamy Turkey Noodle Soup is the perfect cozy dish to use up leftover turkey. The creamy base, hearty vegetables, and tender noodles come together for a comforting, flavorful meal that’s easy to make and sure to satisfy the whole family.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups turkey or chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups egg noodles
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme (dried or fresh)
- 1/2 teaspoon sage (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add Broth and Seasonings: Pour in the turkey (or chicken) broth and stir in the thyme, sage (if using), salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes.
- Cook the Noodles: Add the egg noodles to the soup and cook for 8-10 minutes, until the noodles are tender.
- Stir in the Turkey: Add the shredded turkey and stir until well combined.
- Make it Creamy: Pour in the heavy cream and stir. Let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Leftover Turkey: This is a great recipe to use up Thanksgiving turkey or any leftover cooked turkey.
- Make it Lighter: For a lighter version, substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk.
- Freezing: The soup can be frozen without the cream and noodles. When reheating, add fresh noodles and cream for the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1 1/2 cups)
- Calories: 350-400 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg