Description
Savor the warmth of homemade turkey soup, brimming with tender meat and colorful vegetables—perfect for cozy gatherings or a comforting meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded turkey meat (leftover or rotisserie)
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
- Chop carrots, celery, onion, and garlic into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onions in olive oil until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Stir in carrots and celery with a pinch of salt; sauté for about 4 minutes until soft.
- Pour in chicken broth along with bay leaves and thyme. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add shredded turkey to the pot and heat through for an additional 10 minutes.
- Finish with freshly squeezed lemon juice and adjust seasoning before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - Customize by adding seasonal vegetables like kale or peas for extra nutrition. - For enhanced flavor, consider using roasted turkey bones to make your broth. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to four days.