Next Day Turkey Vegetable Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
diced
- 3 stalks celery
sliced
- 3 carrots
sliced into coins or half moons
- 3 large Russet potatoes
peeled and finely chopped, about 1 1/2 pounds
- 2 garlic cloves
minced
- 12 ounces frozen lima beans
- 10 ounces frozen corn
- 10 ounces frozen cut green beans
- 1 can diced tomatoes
14.5-ounce
- 1 can tomato sauce
15-ounce
- 4 cups turkey broth
- 3 cups cubed roasted turkey
white and/or dark meat
- 2 bay leaves
- to tasteKosher salt
- to tasteFreshly ground black pepper
Directions
- 1
In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, carrots, and potatoes. Cook, stirring frequently, until somewhat softened, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about a minute.
- 2
Add the lima beans, corn, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, broth, turkey, bay leaves, and a little salt and pepper and stir. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 40-50 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
- 3
Remove and discard the bay leaves. Taste and add more salt and pepper if desired. Serve hot.
Next Day Turkey Vegetable Soup
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About this Recipe
After the holiday feast, you might find yourself with plenty of delicious roasted turkey. This Next Day Turkey Vegetable Soup is the perfect, comforting solution, designed to simmer gently and fill your home with warmth while you enjoy a relaxing Black Friday.
Why This Soup Works
This recipe shines as a smart and delicious way to transform your holiday turkey into a comforting meal. It embraces the ease of using both fresh and frozen vegetables, making it a simple yet satisfying solution for a busy post-holiday day. The combination of savory turkey broth with hearty vegetables creates a rich depth of flavor that feels both familiar and incredibly satisfying.
What to Expect
Prepare for a robust and hearty soup that truly hits the spot. Each spoonful delivers tender pieces of roasted turkey alongside a vibrant mix of vegetables—diced yellow onion, sliced celery, sweet carrots, and substantial Russet potatoes. You'll also find the pleasant texture of lima beans, sweet corn, and crisp green beans, all mingling in a rich, tomato-infused broth. It's a deeply flavorful and nourishing bowl that feels like a warm hug on a chilly day, perfectly seasoned with bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
Customization & Variations
This soup is wonderfully adaptable to what you have on hand. While the recipe suggests specific vegetables, feel free to throw in some leftover veggies from your holiday meal, like green bean casserole remnants (without the crispy onions) or roasted squash. You can use any combination of white and/or dark meat from your roasted turkey. If you prefer a lighter tomato flavor, reduce the amount of tomato sauce slightly, or for more zest, add a squeeze of lemon at the end.
Serving & Context
This Next Day Turkey Vegetable Soup is ideally suited for a cozy Black Friday lunch or a relaxed family dinner. Serve it with a crusty piece of bread for dipping, or simply enjoy it on its own as a complete, comforting meal. It's the ultimate bowl of warmth for cool weather.