Got leftover turkey? You're already half way to a hearty, comforting dinner with this recipe for Quick Leftover Turkey Soup that's loaded with fresh veggies and herbs.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 20 minutesmins
Cook Time 20 minutesmins
Total Time 40 minutesmins
Servings 6servings
Ingredients
1Tablespoonunsalted butter
1 1/2cupsdiced yellow onions
3/4cupdiced carrots
3/4cupdiced celery
1Tablespoonminced garlic
2teaspoonsfresh thyme leaves
8cupslow sodium chicken broth or turkey stock
1/2cupuncooked pearl couscous
3cupschopped cooked turkey or chicken (See Kelly’s Note)
Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
In a large heavy-bottomed stock pot or Dutch oven set over medium heat, add the butter, onions, carrots and celery. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and thyme and cook an additional 2 minutes.
Add the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Stir in the couscous, then reduce the soup to a simmer. Cover and simmer until the couscous is tender, about 10 minutes.
Stir in the chopped turkey then taste and season the soup with salt and pepper. Serve garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Kelly’s Note:
Leftover turkey or rotisserie chicken both work great in this recipe. You can also cook chicken breasts or thighs then chop them up for use in this soup.
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