{"id":12086,"date":"2024-11-05T17:46:46","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T10:46:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=12086"},"modified":"2024-11-05T17:46:46","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T10:46:46","slug":"leftover-turkey-soup-easy-and-nourishing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=12086","title":{"rendered":"Leftover Turkey Soup (Easy and Nourishing)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>For most families the day after Thanksgiving can mean either a full day of <a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/natural-home\/black-friday\/\">Black Friday shopping<\/a> or (what we do) a relaxing day without any cooking! Thanksgiving leftovers are delicious the first time, but less tempting the fourth meal in a row. This homemade leftover turkey soup recipe is the perfect way to reinvent Thanksgiving leftovers.<\/p>\n<p>This soup helps nourish the body with gut-healing bone broth and veggies, which can be a welcome relief after holiday indulgence. And now that most Black Friday sales are available online, you can eat your leftovers from the comfort of your sofa while shopping!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-turkey-soup-from-scratch\">Turkey Soup From Scratch<\/h2>\n<p>The day after Thanksgiving you may have the energy to throw on a pot of homemade turkey stock, or you may not. Our family gets organic pasture-raised turkey, which is usually pricier than conventional birds. The nutrition is well worth it for the price though. To get the most out of the leftover turkey carcass I like to make turkey broth with it.<\/p>\n<p>Simply throw the turkey bones in a slow cooker (or large pot) with some water. You can also add salt, poultry seasoning, and other herbs for flavor. You can find my full recipe for <a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/recipes\/bone-broth\/\">homemade broth <\/a>here.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to make your own then store-bought broth works just as well. I like this one from Kettle and Fire. You can also use chicken broth for a quick option.<\/p>\n<p>Turkey soup is a great way to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey. The broth helps to keep the meat moist since turkey is prone to drying out with reheating.<\/p>\n<p>After you have the broth, this recipe is a snap. Throw all the ingredients in a soup pot <a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/natural-home\/instant-pot-review\/\">or Instant Pot<\/a>, and let the goodness simmer. I\u2019ve also included directions for an Instant Pot version below the recipe.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-turkey-soup-variations\">Turkey Soup Variations<\/h3>\n<p>Maybe it isn\u2019t the day after Thanksgiving or your family opted for duck this year. In any case, you can still make this with chicken. A <a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/recipes\/rotisserie-style-chicken\/\">rotisserie chicken<\/a> works well to turn this into chicken soup.<\/p>\n<p>I use potatoes to add some filling carbs, but you could also add another starch. Gluten-free dumplings or egg noodles make a nice addition. Wild rice or white rice make for a delicious turkey and rice soup. Add some leftover green beans or other veggies if desired. Since this is a leftover soup the idea here is to keep things easy and use what you have!<\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-396942\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"396942\" data-servings=\"12\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-wm\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-intro\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150\" alt=\"Turkey_Soup\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Turkey_Soup-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Turkey_Soup-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" src=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/recipes\/turkey-soup\/?tp_image_id=494385\"\/><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Leftover Turkey Soup Recipe<\/h2>\n<p>\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"display:block;width:0px;height:0px\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"33%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"33%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-50\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"50%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"50%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-66\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"66%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"66%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg><\/p>\n<p>An easy, light, and nourishing soup for an easy day-after-Thanksgiving meal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-body\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-396942-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"396942\" data-servings=\"12\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\">\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">leftover turkey meat <\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-\">(diced)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">large carrots <\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-\">(diced)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">stalks celery<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-\">(diced)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">medium yellow onion<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-\">(diced)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">TBSP<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">butter<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-\">(or olive oil)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/go\/bone-broth\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">chicken broth<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-\">(or turkey stock)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Starwest-Botanicals-Organic-Basil-1-pound\/dp\/B003AYEHNO\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?tag=wellnessmama-20\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">basil<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Simply-Organic-Certified-0-14-Ounce-Container\/dp\/B0012BS9F4\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1496886675&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=organic+bay+leaves&amp;th=1&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=wellnessmama-20&amp;linkId=2798f68011983b9d4d1d88f84e9e16d6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">bay leaf<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cloves<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">medium potatoes<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-\">(or sweet potatoes, diced)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">bunch kale<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">French lentils<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/go\/salt\/\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">salt<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-\">(to taste)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/go\/pepper\/\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">black pepper<\/a><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-\">(to taste)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fresh parsley<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-\">(optional, for garnish)<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fresh thyme<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-\">(optional, for garnish)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-396942-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"396942\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-396942-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>In a large stock pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-396942-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Saute the carrots, celery, and onion in the melted butter until they begin to soften and the onion is translucent.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-396942-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Add all the remaining ingredients.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-396942-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Bring to a boil, then turn heat to low and simmer, covered for about 1 hour or until the potatoes and lentils are tender.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container- wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;color: #000000;\">\n<p>Nutrition Facts<\/p>\n<p>Leftover Turkey Soup Recipe<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tAmount Per Serving\t\t\t (1 cup)\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t<span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Calories<\/strong> 232<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"nutrition-percentage\">Calories from Fat 63<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t<span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>% Daily Value*<\/strong><\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Fat<\/strong> 7g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>11%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-sub\">Saturated Fat 2g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>13%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-sub\">Trans Fat 0.1g<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-sub\">Polyunsaturated Fat 1g<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-sub\">Monounsaturated Fat 2g<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Cholesterol<\/strong> 58mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>19%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Sodium<\/strong> 382mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>17%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Potassium<\/strong> 409mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>12%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Carbohydrates<\/strong> 21g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>7%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-sub\">Fiber 6g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>25%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-sub\">Sugar 3g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>3%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Protein<\/strong> 21g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>42%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Vitamin A<\/strong> 2133IU<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>43%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Vitamin C<\/strong> 8mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>10%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Calcium<\/strong> 42mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>4%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Iron<\/strong> 2mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>11%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat as needed. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-turkey-soup-instant-pot-option\">Turkey Soup Instant Pot Option<\/h2>\n<p>Since the turkey is already cooked, this is an easy Instant Pot soup. Use the same ingredients from the above recipe.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Saute carrots, celery, and onion for 3-4 minutes in Instant Pot on the saute setting.<\/li>\n<li>Add the rest of the ingredients.<\/li>\n<li>Seal the Instant Pot and set it for 4 minutes on manual high pressure.<\/li>\n<li>Allow a 5 minute natural release, then manually release pressure.<\/li>\n<li>Ladle into bowls and serve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-do-with-leftover-turkey\">What to Do With Leftover Turkey?<\/h2>\n<p>If you still have leftover turkey after soup, put some in the freezer for easy protein another night. Or try one of these yummy recipes. Turkey does great in a variety of soups, stews, and casserole dishes.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/recipes\/pumpkin-chili\/\">Pumpkin Chili<\/a> \u2013 This recipe uses cinnamon along with traditional chili soup spices for a surprising twist. Instead of ground beef use chopped up turkey in the recipe.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/janeshealthykitchen.com\/paleo-turkey-tetrazzini\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Paleo Turkey Tetrazzini<\/a> \u2013 The classic dish reinvented with coconut milk in place of dairy and served with a variety of veggies.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/recipes\/vegetable-frittata\/\">Vegetable Frittata<\/a> \u2013 Add diced turkey and sweet potatoes to this base frittata recipe. Throw in some leftover slivered Brussels sprouts for good measure!<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/recipes\/chicken-broccoli-casserole\/\">Broccoli Casserole<\/a> \u2013 Replace the chicken with turkey for a creamy one pan meal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What are your favorite ways to re-purpose Thanksgiving turkey and other holiday leftovers? I\u2019d love to hear!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/recipes\/turkey-soup\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For most families the day after Thanksgiving can mean either a full day of Black Friday shopping or (what we do) a relaxing day without any cooking! Thanksgiving leftovers are delicious the first time, but less tempting the fourth meal in a row. 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