Leftover Turkey Soup

Leftover Turkey Soup

from thereciperebel.com
40 min

Easy Leftover Turkey Soup is warm and comforting. With tender turkey, loads of vegetables, and a great mix of savory seasonings, it's the perfect way to feed the whole family during the busy holidays!

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 large carrots ((peeled and diced))
  • 2 ribs celery ((finely chopped))
  • 1 medium onion ((finely diced))
  • 3 cloves garlic ((minced))
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • 3 cups homemade turkey stock ((you can substitute with chicken broth as well))
  • 1 ½ lbs Yukon gold potatoes ((cut into 3/4" pieces))
  • 2 cups leftover cooked turkey ((chopped))
  • ¼ cup salted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 ½ cups milk ((any kind))

Directions

  1. 1

    Add oil to a large dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat. Add carrots, celery and onion and cook on medium heat, stirring often, until onions are translucent and vegetables are slightly softened.

  2. 2

    Stir in garlic, salt, parsley, thyme, pepper and paprika and cook 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add stock and scrape the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon to ensure any browned bits are removed.

  4. 4

    Stir in potatoes. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, make your roux and thicken your milk. In a large glass bowl or measuring cup, melt the butter in the microwave on high, 30-45 seconds at a time.

  6. 6

    Stir in the flour until completely absorbed.

  7. 7

    Whisk in the milk until smooth, using a scraper to get into the edges of the cup and ensure all of the flour has been whisked into the milk.

  8. 8

    Microwave on high in 45 second intervals, whisking each time, until thickened. 4 times at 45 seconds was perfect for me. Be sure to keep an eye on it in the microwave as it will bubble up — you need to use a bowl or cup with lots of room left at the top.

  9. 9

    When potatoes are tender, stir in the cooked turkey and the thickened milk. Heat through, adjust seasonings to taste and serve.