Turkey, Leek, Butternut Squash Noodle Soup Recipe

Name: Turkey, Leek, Butternut Squash Noodle Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 Tablespoons Butter; 2 cups Leeks, Thinly Sliced; 2 cups Celery, Thinly Sliced; 1 cup Carrots, Thinly Sliced; 3 cups Butternut Squash, Peeled And Diced; ½ cups Water; 1 Turkey Carcass (optional); 4 cups Cooked Turkey, Cut Into Bite Sized Pieces; 1-1/2 cup Small Cut Pasta (I Used Acini Di Pepe, But Orzo Would Work Well Too); 1 Tablespoon Fresh Thyme Leaves; 1/2 cups Parsley, Minced; Kosher Salt And Freshly Cracked Black Pepper

Servings: persons

3 Tablespoons Butter
2 cups Leeks, Thinly Sliced
2 cups Celery, Thinly Sliced
1 cup Carrots, Thinly Sliced
3 cups Butternut Squash, Peeled And Diced
½ cups Water
1 Turkey Carcass (optional)
4 cups Cooked Turkey, Cut Into Bite Sized Pieces
1-1/2 cup Small Cut Pasta (I Used Acini Di Pepe, But Orzo Would Work Well Too)
1 Tablespoon Fresh Thyme Leaves
1/2 cups Parsley, Minced
Kosher Salt And Freshly Cracked Black Pepper

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1. In a large heavy pot set over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the leeks and sprinkle with salt, and then sweat for about 5 minutes.
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2. Add all of the rest of the vegetables and stir with the leeks and butter. Add the water to the vegetables, add a lid and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.
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3. Add the turkey carcass and any pan drippings that are left to the pot. Add a lid to the pot and raise heat to medium-low and simmer 40 minutes.
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4. After the 40 minutes are up, carefully remove the carcass with tongs and discard. Add the turkey and the pasta and return the lid for 10 minutes.
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5. Add the fresh thyme and the parsley, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

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166

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 Tablespoons Butter, 2 cups Leeks, Thinly Sliced, 2 cups Celery, Thinly Sliced, 1 cup Carrots, Thinly Sliced, and more.

Yes, Turkey, Leek, Butternut Squash 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.

Turkey, Leek, Butternut Squash Noodle Soup

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