Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey and Veggie Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups left over turkey (cubed)
- 1 yellow onion
- 4 carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 russet potato
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 1 sage sprig
- 1 rosemary sprig
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp pink salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup parsley
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 2 cups turkey broth
- 2 cups water
Instructions
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Start by removing leftover turkey meat from the carcass. Dice into cubes and measure out 2 cups. Dice onion, carrots, celery, potato and mince garlic. Remove herbs from sprigs and thinly chop them. Remove kale leaves from stem, chop and measure 2 cups. Chop parsley.
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Place a large pot on stovetop and turn heat to medium-high. Drizzle with olive oil and bring to a heat. Toss in onion and galic and sauté until onion is translucent. About 2-3 minutes. Toss in carrots, potato, and celery and continue to sauté until veggies start to soften. About 7-8 minutes.
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As veggies are sautéing, sprinkle in spices and herbs; pink salt, black pepper, ground turmeric, thyme, sage, and rosemary. Stir in cubed turkey making sure it's well combied with veggies, spices and herbs.
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Pour in turkey broth and water and bring to a boil. Once soup is boiling bring down to a low heat. Add in kale, and parsley. Give soup a stir making sure kale and parsley are submerged into it.
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Cover soup and allow for it to simmer for at least 10-15 minutes. The longer soup simmers, the more flavor it will build up. But don't simmer for too long because kale will wilt.
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Serve soup while hot. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Tips and Substitutions:
- Use a pot that’s large enough- You want to use a pot that’s at least 5.5 quarts. This will give you enough room to sauté, stir and for broth to simmer.
- Add cooked noodles or rice if you wish- You can add cooked noodles or rice too for more comfort. Add noodles or rice at the very end after you've added kale and parsley.
- Use cooked leftover chicken- If you don't have turkey, you can always use leftover roasted chicken.
- The longer soup simmers, the more flavor it will build up- But don't simmer for too long because kale will wilt.