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Leftover Turkey Vegetable Soup

November 26, 2016 By Joe Boyle 4 Comments

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Last Updated on November 6, 2024

Leftover turkey vegetable soup with bacon. This is a delicious recipe that includes bacon for extra flavor.

Bowl of turkey soup with a plate of bread.

Soup…It’s What’s For Dinner

  1.  We made a 14-pound turkey to feed 4 people! Therefore, Leftover Turkey Vegetable Soup.
  2.  Mary Jo made wonderful turkey stock from the carcass.
  3.  Mary Jo also made some delicious honey whole wheat bread to sop up the juices.
  4.  It is winter.
  5.  Bacon!

A bowl of turkey soup.

Yep, I actually made leftover turkey vegetable soup with bacon.  It adds another subtle flavor profile which is really nice.  And the bacon grease was used to cook the vegetables a bit before adding the turkey stock.

Tomato paste was added for a little richness, half and half with some flour for thickening, and Kitchen Bouquet to darken the broth.

Mary Jo’s bread was perfect with the soup.  It was honey whole wheat bread which is a soft, sandwich style bread with great texture and flavor.

 

Bowl of turkey soup with some bread.

The recipe ingredients shown were enough for the two of us, so you should adjust the amounts to suit your needs. I didn’t want leftover, leftover turkey vegetable soup!  Here’s the printable Recipe Card.

Here are a couple more Turkey Recipes to try:

  • Hot shredded turkey burgers for a crowd
  • Greek style turkey burgers
  • Herb roasted turkey breast
Bowl of leftover turkey soup with bacon crumbles on top.

Leftover Turkey Vegetable Soup

Perfect way to use up that leftover turkey.
4.67 from 3 votes
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: turkey vegetable soup
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 638kcal
Author: Joe Boyle

Ingredients

  • 3 thick cut bacon slices , chopped into 1/2" pieces
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 2 tbsp bacon grease
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 4 cups turkey stock , (chicken broth can be used as a substitute)
  • 1/4 cup half and half
  • 1 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 2 cups shredded cooked turkey
  • 3/4 cup frozen corn
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp Kitchen Bouquet , (optional)
  • salt and pepper
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Instructions

  • In a dutch oven or heavy sauce pan, cook the bacon on medium high until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes, then remove the bacon from the pan and place on paper towel lined plate.
  • Remove all but 2 tbsp bacon grease from the pan and add the onions, celery and carrots and cook stirring for 5 or 6 minutes to soften slightly.
  • Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Add the turkey stock and bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer, cover the pot and cook until the carrots and celery are done to your liking, 10 to 20 minutes.
  • Mix half and half and flour in a shaker, then add to the stock, and bring to a boil to thicken .
  • Add the tomato paste and Kitchen Bouquet and stir in.
  • Add the turkey, corn, and half of the bacon bits and cook until heated through.
  • Season to taste with salt and fresh ground pepper
  • Serve hot and garnish with the remaining bacon bits

Nutrition

Calories: 638kcal

 

 

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  1. Theresa Lemay

    January 2, 2017 at 6:09 pm

    5 stars
    Great soup. Perfect for leftover turkey. It was hearty and delish! Thanks for another great healthy meal.

    Reply
    • Joe

      January 2, 2017 at 7:10 pm

      Hi Theresa…Thanks for the nice comment. Glad you liked it.

      Reply
  2. Alan Howie

    November 27, 2016 at 7:27 pm

    5 stars
    Turkey or chicken soup is always a favorite in my book. Your turkey soup recipe is perfect for the left overs. We cooked two 14 lb turkeys for 10 people, (about the same ratio of bird to people at your house). I think this means we can make twice as much soup!!!!

    Reply
    • Joe

      November 27, 2016 at 8:11 pm

      Hey Al,

      Mix up this soup and eat it…three days in a row for leftover turkey is my max. Now it’s time for delivery pizza!

      Reply
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