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    Turkey Noodle Soup

    Nov 29, 2006 · Modified: Jan 1, 2022 by Andrea · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 9 Comments

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    Turkey Noodle Soup - Andrea Meyers

    Leftovers are as much a part of Thanksgiving day and weekend as the Macy's parade, football games, and Christmas shopping. The turkey sandwiches taste delicious the first day or two after Thanksgiving, but we start getting tired of them by Sunday. After that, we make turkey noodle soup and pot pie.

    If I had my act together, I would have put that turkey carcass right into a pot and made some stock on Thanksgiving day, but this year was just crazy with the new baby and I completely forgot. (All I want for Christmas is a full night's sleep...) So last night I made do with some purchased chicken stock and threw the leftover turkey and gravy—yes, gravy—into the pot along with some simple ingredients for our turkey noodle soup. I've never added the leftover gravy before, but it just seemed to make sense since it is infused with the flavors of the roast turkey. It thickened the soup a bit and added some depth of flavor that I really liked. The boys each devoured two bowls a piece, so I think this one worked out well.

    Recipe Notes

    You can make this soup gluten free. Make sure that all of the ingredients to make the turkey and gravy are gluten free, and use gluten free noodles.

    Turkey Noodle Soup - Andrea Meyers
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    Turkey Noodle Soup

    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time1 hr 30 mins
    Total Time1 hr 50 mins
    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Keyword: gluten free, leftovers, noodles, turkey
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 466kcal

    Equipment

    • 8 quart stock pot with lid

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • ½ onion (chopped)
    • 2 large carrots (cut into small bits)
    • 2 stalks celery (cut into small bits)
    • 1 clove garlic (minced)
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • 4 grinds of fresh black pepper
    • 2 pounds leftover turkey meat (skin removed, cut into bite-sized pieces)
    • 3 quarts homemade turkey stock (or low sodium chicken broth or equal amount of homemade stock)
    • ½ cup leftover turkey gravy
    • 1 sprig rosemary
    • 1 sprig thyme
    • 8 ounces wide egg noodles
    • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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    Preparation

    • Set the stock pot over medium heat and add the olive oil, allowing it to get warm. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook and stir for about 10 to 15 minutes, allowing the vegetables to sweat, not brown. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring for another 5 minutes.
    • Add the turkey meat and cook, stirring for 5 minutes. Pour in the chicken broth and the leftover gravy. Add the rosemary and thyme and bring to a boil.
    • Add the egg noodles and bring back to a boil. Cook over medium heat for about 15 to 20 minutes, then turn the heat down to low and cook for another 20 to 30 minutes.
    • Remove the rosemary and thyme sprigs. Stir in the lemon juice and serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 466kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 158mg | Sodium: 787mg | Potassium: 778mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2620IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 3mg
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    Comments

    1. Shelly says

      November 29, 2006 at 11:30 am

      That looks so good...it's cold and raining here today and your soup would hit the spot!

      Reply
    2. Andrea says

      November 30, 2006 at 6:47 am

      Thanks, Shelly! Sounds like perfect weather for soup.

      Reply
    3. Michelle says

      January 02, 2007 at 6:18 pm

      I made this tonight for dinner. My family loved it. The gravy was a nice touch! Thanks!

      Reply
    4. CHERI HARRINGTON says

      November 27, 2007 at 12:22 am

      How many people does your turkey noodle soup feed? It sounds great - we're having it tomorrow.

      Reply
    5. Andrea says

      November 27, 2007 at 10:19 am

      Hi Cheri: With 3 quarts of water and 2 pounds of meat plus noodles and veggies, the soup will serve at least 6 people, depending on appetites, of course. 🙂

      Reply
    6. jodi says

      November 28, 2008 at 4:35 pm

      Did you cook the egg noodles prior to adding them to the soup? Or should they be added uncooked to absorb the flavor of the soup?

      Reply

    Trackbacks

    1. FoodieView Blog » Recipe Roundup: What To Do With Your Thanksgiving Leftovers says:
      November 24, 2008 at 12:45 pm

      [...] Turkey soup is a great comfort food for cold days, and the turkey carcass has loads of flavor locked in just waiting for a pot of hot water to bring it out. For a simple start, just put the bones into a large pot, cover with water, and let it cook until the pieces are falling a part. Strain and you are ready to go. Kalyn of Kalyn’s Kitchen shows how to make a leftover turkey and sweet potato soup with black beans and lime, a great combination with lots of variety. Glenna of A Fridge Full of Food makes a turkey pasta soup that she likes to spoon over leftover dressing. At Redacted Recipes, Ann shows how to make a leftover turkey soup in the slow cooker, and Danno of NOLA Cuisine shows off his turkey bone gumbo. Photo by Kitchen Parade [...]

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