Description
A heartwarming soup made with shredded turkey and tender vegetables, perfect for transforming holiday leftovers into a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken or turkey broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped (optional)
- 1 cup corn (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
- Incorporate the minced garlic, sautéing for another minute until the kitchen fills with its inviting aroma.
- Pour in the chicken or turkey broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in the shredded turkey, dried thyme, and rosemary. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- If you’re including them, now’s the time to add the green beans and corn for an extra pop of color and nutrition.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 20-30 minutes, allowing all the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Taste and adjust the seasonings as necessary—make it as perfect as your heart desires!
- Serve warm, and enjoy those cozy moments around the table with family and friends.
Notes
Perfect for meal prep! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg