Turkey Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion
diced
- 2 whole carrots
sliced
- 4 celery stalks
sliced
- 2 cloves garlic
minced
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 6 cups chicken broth
low sodium
- 1 can petite diced tomatoes
14 ½ ounces
- 3-4 cups cooked turkey
- 6 ounces dry rotini noodles
Directions
- 1
Cook onion, celery, carrots and garlic in olive oil and butter over medium heat about 5 minutes or until softened.
- 2
Stir in flour and seasonings. Cook 2 minutes.
- 3
Add broth, tomatoes and turkey. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for 35-40 minutes.
- 4
Remove cover and stir in rotini. Cook 15-20 minutes or until pasta is tender.
Turkey Noodle Soup
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About this Recipe
Looking for the ultimate comfort food that's both hearty and delightfully simple to make? This Turkey Noodle Soup delivers a bowl full of warmth and familiar flavors, perfect for any occasion.
Why This Recipe Works
This recipe shines by combining tender pieces of cooked turkey with a vibrant medley of classic vegetables—onions, carrots, and celery—all brought together with satisfying rotini noodles in a savory tomato broth. The use of a roux with butter and flour creates a subtly rich base that coats every ingredient, ensuring a deeply flavorful experience that's both robust and comforting. It's a straightforward approach that yields incredible depth.
What to Expect
You'll be greeted with a spoonful of pure comfort, featuring a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. Imagine succulent turkey, perfectly tender slices of carrot and celery, and soft diced onion, complemented by al dente rotini noodles. The delicious tomato broth, made with low-sodium chicken broth and petite diced tomatoes, offers a bright tang that balances the rich, savory notes, making each bite incredibly satisfying. It's a truly heartwarming dish that tastes like it took hours to make, but comes together with ease.
Customization & Variations
This adaptable soup is wonderfully forgiving. If you don't have cooked turkey, shredded cooked chicken makes an excellent substitute. For the noodles, feel free to swap rotini for other small pasta shapes like ditalini or elbow macaroni. You can also enhance the vegetable medley by adding extra ingredients like peas or corn during the last few minutes of cooking.
Serving & Context
This Turkey Noodle Soup is the ideal meal for a chilly evening, a cozy family dinner, or a nourishing lunch. Serve it alongside some crusty bread for dipping to soak up every last drop of the delicious broth, making for a truly comforting and complete meal.