Comforting Leftover Turkey Soup Recipe!
Turkey soup: make this hearty and comforting recipe using your holiday leftovers. Packed with tender turkey, fresh vegetables, and orzo pasta.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks of celery, diced
- 1 clove garlic, pressed
- 2 cups cooked leftover turkey
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/2 cup orzo pasta
- 1 1/2 cups frozen green peas
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a soup pot and add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté for 4-6 minutes until softened.
- Add the leftover turkey, bay leaves, and 6 cups of low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock. Simmer the soup for 30 minutes.
- Stir in the 1/2 cup orzo pasta and 1 1/2 cups frozen green peas. Cook for 10 more minutes, or until the orzo is al dente.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed, then garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.