Turkey and Leftovers Soup Recipe

Name: Turkey and Leftovers Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 turkey carcass (from a 18-20 lb turkey); 6 quarts water; 6 chicken bouillon cubes; 3 stalks celery, finely chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 2 bay leaves; 5 -6 cups mashed potatoes (and other leftovers such as veggies, stuffing, etc); 1 tablespoon parsley; 8 ounces noodles, cooked and drained

Servings: persons

1 turkey carcass (from a 18-20 lb turkey)
6 quarts water
6 chicken bouillon cubes
3 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 bay leaves
5 -6 cups mashed potatoes (and other leftovers such as veggies, stuffing, etc)
1 tablespoon parsley
8 ounces noodles, cooked and drained

1
Place turkey carcass in large stock pot (break up if necessary).
2
Add water, bouillon, celery, onion, salt, pepper and bay leaves.
3
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 2 hours, covered.
4
Remove carcass and any loose bones and skin.
5
Skim top if necessary.
6
Let carcass cool.
7
Meanwhile, chop up leftovers and add to soup.
8
If adding stuffing and/or mashed potatoes, stir well until dissolved/broken up (these make nice thickeners).
9
Continue simmering while preparing meat.
10
Remove meat from bones, shred or chop into bite-sized pieces.
11
Add meat, parsley and (cooked) noodles to soup; stir well.
12
Simmer 15-20 minutes.
13
Remove bay leaves.
14
Note - if you do not have enough leftovers to equal 5-6 cups, you can supplement with fresh or frozen veggies of your choice.
15
You will need to simmer them a little longer.
16
Depending on what leftovers you add, you may need to adjust the salt and pepper you use.

621

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 turkey carcass (from a 18-20 lb turkey), 6 quarts water, 6 chicken bouillon cubes, 3 stalks celery, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Turkey and Leftovers Soup falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Turkey and Leftovers Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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