Hearty Turkey (Or Chicken) Noodle Soup Recipe

Name: Hearty Turkey (Or Chicken) Noodle Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 onions, roughly chopped; 2 carrots, peeled and coined; 4 stalks of celery, thinly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 1 roasted turkey (or chicken) carcass, leftover meat attached; 3-4 cups cooked poultry meat, shredded; 1 pound carrots, peeled and coined; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 6 stalks celery, thinly sliced; 1 onion, chopped; Package of dry pasta (your choice); salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

2 onions, roughly chopped
2 carrots, peeled and coined
4 stalks of celery, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 roasted turkey (or chicken) carcass, leftover meat attached
3-4 cups cooked poultry meat, shredded
1 pound carrots, peeled and coined
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1 onion, chopped
Package of dry pasta (your choice)
salt and pepper to taste

1
For the Broth: Place first 5 ingredients in a very large, heavy stock pot. Saute with 2 TB oil, on medium high until vegetables are soft. Add bay leaves, whole peppercorns, and poultry carcass. Add enough water to just cover entire carcass. (Broth will eventually be reduced to half, so if you know you want more broth, can add more water to begin with.)
2
Bring stock pot to boil. Turn heat to low, and simmer uncovered until liquid is reduced to half its original amount (approx. 2-3 hours) Once liquid is reduced to half, set aside carcass and skim impurities and oil off top. Strain broth into a separate large pot.
3
For the Noodle Soup: Season strained broth with salt and pepper to taste. Add carrots, celery, onions, and garlic. Bring to boil. Cook until veggies are very tender.
4
Meanwhile, cook noodles in well-salted water in separate pot. Drain noodles. Add to broth. Add all shredded meat, including any additional meat from the boiled carcass.
5
Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!

483

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 onions, roughly chopped, 2 carrots, peeled and coined, 4 stalks of celery, thinly sliced, 4 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Hearty Turkey (Or Chicken) Noodle Soup falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Hearty Turkey (Or Chicken) Noodle Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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