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Turkey Noodle Soup

Fall Flavors· Popular Recipes· soup
November 28, 2016

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Turkey Noodle Soup – A super easy turkey noodle soup to warm you up on cold nights. And the perfect way to use turkey leftovers!

Bowl of Turkey Noodle Soup with bread and carrots in the backgroundHappy Monday! Or should I say…Happy Cyber Monday! If you’re anything like me, you’re doing all your holiday shopping online. Anything to avoid the craziness of the mall. I can handle the crowds inside but the parking and traffic drives me absolutely bonkers. So I take advantage of the online deals. Do you??? I promise to make this post short and sweet so you can get to your shopping list.

Today’s recipe is a useful one! Or at least I hope it is for you like it was for me. It was the perfect recipe to use the leftover turkey we had from Thanksgiving.Spoonful of Turkey Noodle Soup Dipping bread into Turkey Noodle Soup

I’d love to say that I make this recipe every year but sadly, most years, my leftover turkey recipes consist of turkey sandwiches. Womp womp. But this year I was determined to make something exciting from leftovers.

Originally, I wanted to make a rich, hearty turkey pot pie. But after such an unhealthy week of eating, I needed something a little lighter. Ah ha! I’ll make chicken noodle soup! Err, I mean turkey noodle soup. It’s been consistently cold here in Atlanta so I thought it would be a great comfort food to keep me warm this past weekend.

And man was I right! This soup was just the comfort that I needed. Plus, I had an excuse to buy some crusty french bread to enjoy along side of it. It wouldn’t be a meal if it didn’t have a side of carbs to go with it, am I right?!

This soup is so so easy to make. It only takes about 30-40 minutes from start to finish, including prep. Perfect for weeknights! And the flavor?! Ohhhh man, guys. The herbs add such freshness that cannot be found in canned soup and a splash of lemon juice brightens up the soup that you cannot imagine making turkey/chicken soup without it again. I was so surprised by the flavor that the lemon juice added. Seriously so yummy.

Pot of broth, noodles and vegetables with turkey piled in the middle Lade full of Turkey Noodle Soup above the pot Bowl of turkey noodle soup with bread being dipped in

Before you get going on this recipe, here are some helpful tips:

  1. You can easily use chicken instead of turkey. So don’t forget about this recipe later down the road when you have leftover rotisserie chicken to use!
  2. I love using egg noodles for noodle soup. But you can use any pasta noodle you like: rotini, chopped fettuccine noodles, heck, even bowtie pasta!
  3. Like I said above, this is a quick recipe that you can easily make during the week. But if you want to make it even easier, you can prep the veggies ahead of time. It’ll save you about 10 minutes, depending on how quick you chop.
  4. This recipe yields a noodle-heavy soup. If you want it more brothy, you can add 1-2 cups of water to loosen it up. But I suggest you wait until after the noodle step before you decide. That will give you a better idea of what the final soup will look like.
  5. Just because you’re making a lighter soup, doesn’t mean you can’t be a little bad, too. I love serving this soup with a piece of crusty french bread. Instead of buying a whole loaf in the bakery, I buy frozen french bread rolls so I can heat up one when I need it and won’t end up wasting a whole loaf.

I hope you love this recipe! I definitely did. What other recipes do you have for turkey leftovers? I still have about 2 cups to use!

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Turkey Noodle Soup

A super easy soup to warm you up on cold nights. And the perfect way to use turkey leftovers!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time40 mins
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup carrots thinly sliced
  • 1 cup celery thinly sliced
  • 1 cup yellow onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 64 ounces chicken broth low sodium
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 12 ounces egg noodles
  • 2 cups turkey breast cooked and shredded
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 tablespoon salt (or to taste)

Instructions

  • Add olive oil to a large pot or dutch oven. Turn heat to medium-high.
  • Once olive oil is warmed, add celery, carrots, and onion. Cook for about 7 minutes, or until veggies start to soften, stirring occasionally. Add minced garlic and stir into veggies. Let cook for 1-2 minutes but do not let it burn.
  • Add chicken broth, bay leaves, dried thyme, dried oregano, and black pepper. It will sizzle violently, which will help scrape off the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring broth to a boil and let boil for 5 minutes, or until veggies are tender enough to cut with a fork.
  • Add egg noddles and cook for 8-10 minutes, until al dente. If the broth is too low for your taste, it's okay to add 1-2 cups of water.
  • Add chicken, fresh parsley, and lemon juice. Let it boil for 2 more minutes, until chicken is warmed through. Taste the soup to see if it needs salt. If so, add about 1/2 tablespoon of salt. Keep adding more if the soup still needs it. I added about 3/4 tablespoon in total. Serve immediately and enjoy with a great piece of crusty bread. Yummm!

Notes

Recipe adapted from Averie Cooks
You can refrigerate leftovers for up to 7 days or freeze for up to 6 months.

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Comments

  1. Diane Lopez says

    November 26, 2018 at 9:37 pm

    Made this soup last night & it was delicious! I love the smell of oregano & thyme but I didn’t put the entire amount of noodles because I wanted it more soupy! My husband & I thank you!

    Reply
  2. Maria says

    December 30, 2017 at 10:41 am

    Easy recipe as i tend to have these ingredients on hand. I did end up using a total of 12 cups of water (used chicken bouillon cubes instead of broth, no need to add additional salt) as i felt once i added the noodles there was not enough liquid. Next time i will only do 1/2 teaspoon pepper, too peppery for my liking. Otherwise made this almost exact and turned out really good.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      January 1, 2018 at 9:06 pm

      Yay thanks for the feedback! So glad you liked it!

      Reply
  3. Klarissa travers says

    November 28, 2017 at 8:14 pm

    Made this tonight! Turned out great!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      December 4, 2017 at 6:03 am

      Yay! Thanks for the feedback Klarissa! So glad you loved it.

      Reply
  4. Ali B says

    November 30, 2016 at 9:39 pm

    What a delicious looking soup! Perfect for using up that leftover turkey.

    Reply
  5. Erin says

    November 30, 2016 at 4:49 pm

    This looks insanely delicious and I’m so glad you posted it. I’ve been in the mood for soup the past few days and I think this will hit the spot. Thank you!
    xoxo, erin | [email protected]

    Reply
  6. suzanne says

    November 30, 2016 at 12:54 pm

    This looks amazing! We make soup on the day after Thanksgiving, too – it’s the best tradition.

    Reply
  7. Phyllis says

    November 30, 2016 at 9:40 am

    Wish I had seen this earlier when I had a lot of left over turkey! I’m definitely pinning this for later!!

    Reply
  8. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    November 30, 2016 at 6:00 am

    Great swap for the classic chicken! What a cozy bowl of soup!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      November 30, 2016 at 8:19 am

      Thank youuuu!

      Reply
  9. Sharon Wu says

    November 30, 2016 at 2:29 am

    omggg that soup looks so good! i am literally so hungry now after seeing it. i am totally a soup loving girl so definitely need to try this recipe out xx, sharon

    http://www.stylelullaby.com

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      November 30, 2016 at 8:18 am

      Thanks so much!! I’ve been makijg so much soup too!

      Reply
  10. Cait Weingartner says

    November 30, 2016 at 1:49 am

    This soup looks so delicious that it makes me wish I’d made a turkey instead of lasagna for Thanksgiving this year! But, I do plan on having turkey for Christmas Eve dinner, and you can bet I will be making a pot of this soup with the leftovers!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      November 30, 2016 at 8:18 am

      Awww lasagna sounds so good too! If you get a craving for this soup before Christmas, you can easily use chicken instead!!!

      Reply
  11. Ruthie Ridley says

    November 30, 2016 at 12:42 am

    Turkey noodle soup is the best! I could use a bowl right now!!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      November 30, 2016 at 8:17 am

      Yes it’s soooo yummy!

      Reply
  12. Tiffany says

    November 29, 2016 at 9:31 pm

    I am ALL about soups and stews right now and it’s supposed to snow all week so I’m stocking up on some good recipes – this one included! Thank you! 🙂

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      November 30, 2016 at 8:16 am

      Yay! Glad I could make he list! Stay warm!!!

      Reply
  13. Laura | Wandercooks says

    November 29, 2016 at 9:16 pm

    Oooh delicious. I love finding great ways to use up leftovers and this soup sounds light and filling and flavourful, especially with those gorgeous herbs and a sprinkle of lemon. Great tip on buying the French bread rolls too, it’s so handy to have a batch in the freezer ready to go when you need a little crunch to dinner!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      November 30, 2016 at 8:15 am

      I’m telling ya…that lemon makes a huge difference!!! And I’m glad you appreciate the tip about the rolls. It’s so perfect for leftovers since the btead won’t be stale the next day!

      Reply
  14. Rachel says

    November 29, 2016 at 8:52 pm

    Yum! Great recipe esp for Thanksgiving leftovers!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      November 30, 2016 at 8:14 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  15. Morgan says

    November 29, 2016 at 7:27 pm

    YUM! My daughter is a little under the weather and I was just thinking I need to find a yummy soup recipe. Thanks!
    xx, Morgan

    http://www.liliesandlambs.com

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      November 30, 2016 at 8:13 am

      Ae I hope she feels better. This soup should help a little!

      Reply
  16. Logan says

    November 29, 2016 at 4:42 pm

    I was just telling my husband that I wanted to make some soup this week! our recipe looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      November 30, 2016 at 8:12 am

      Thanks so much!!!

      Reply
  17. Joanna says

    November 29, 2016 at 3:49 pm

    This is one of my favorite types of soups! So yummy:) Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      November 30, 2016 at 8:11 am

      You are welcome!

      Reply
  18. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says

    November 29, 2016 at 2:36 pm

    So perfect for this time of year! Such a great way to use up leftover turkey.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      November 30, 2016 at 8:11 am

      Totally agree!!

      Reply
  19. Elizabeth says

    November 29, 2016 at 11:30 am

    Mmmm this is a proper leftover roast dinner comfort food recipe! I love a good turkey noodle soup, me!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      November 30, 2016 at 8:10 am

      Exactly! I love it too! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  20. Lauren Stockton says

    November 29, 2016 at 9:21 am

    A great recipe! I might make this today I’m feeling a little under the weather.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      November 30, 2016 at 8:10 am

      Aw I hope you feel better!!!

      Reply
  21. Pamela Arsena says

    November 29, 2016 at 9:18 am

    This looks absolutely yummy and a great way to use turkey! We smoked turkey this yer so this will be perfect to try.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      November 30, 2016 at 8:09 am

      Yummmm! Smoked turkey will add an even deeper flavor to the soup. I hope you like it!!

      Reply
  22. Siow Chei Lew says

    November 29, 2016 at 8:14 am

    Wow, those turkey soup looks so amazingly yummy. I don’t have turkey but definitely going to try this with roast chicken! Pinning this for later!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      November 30, 2016 at 8:08 am

      Yessss! It’s perfect for chicken too!

      Reply
  23. Kathy Brown says

    November 29, 2016 at 7:15 am

    Nothing warms you up on a cold winter day like some good soup. Love this recipe and will be trying it out very soon. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      November 30, 2016 at 8:08 am

      Exactly!! I hope it keeps the cold away!

      Reply
  24. Platter Talk says

    November 28, 2016 at 11:06 pm

    I just got done straining stock from the turkey bones. I’m using your cue to make the soup. I like the noodles and also that bread that’s about to be dunked…YA, baby!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      November 29, 2016 at 5:34 am

      Omg I bet turkey stock tastes even better in this soup. Great idea!

      Reply
  25. Tayler Morrell says

    November 28, 2016 at 10:15 pm

    This is such a simple, brilliant idea for leftover turkey!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      November 29, 2016 at 5:33 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  26. Heather @Boston Girl Bakes says

    November 28, 2016 at 7:08 pm

    Oh yea making this soup this week! Got all the ingredients leftover in my fridge from Thanksgiving 🙂 can’t wait!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      November 29, 2016 at 5:33 am

      That’s awesome!! I hope you love it too!

      Reply
  27. Casey says

    November 28, 2016 at 3:39 pm

    Oh what a wonderful way to use holiday leftovers and such a comport food!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      November 29, 2016 at 5:32 am

      Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  28. Nellwyn says

    November 28, 2016 at 11:19 am

    This looks so yummy and is a great way to use up those Thanksgiving leftovers! My mom used to always make a soup out of leftovers the day after a holiday

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      November 29, 2016 at 5:32 am

      Aw what a great tradition! I hope to make this my tradition too 🙂

      Reply
  29. candy says

    November 28, 2016 at 10:20 am

    This chicken noodle soup looks so fresh and delish. Love making homemade soup.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      November 29, 2016 at 5:31 am

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  30. Lecy | A Simpler Grace says

    November 28, 2016 at 7:54 am

    I have been craving soup lately and this looks SO GOOD! Thanks for sharing your recipe!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      November 29, 2016 at 5:31 am

      You’re so welcome!

      Reply
  31. Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry says

    November 28, 2016 at 6:54 am

    I agree with what you say, making a soup from scratch ensures you get the best flavours and also it has none of the thickeners you get with bought soups.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      November 29, 2016 at 5:31 am

      Exactly! I love the flavor of fresh soups.

      Reply
  32. Renz says

    November 28, 2016 at 6:53 am

    I don’t like the mall on a regular day, much less on Cyber Monday. Online it is. Plus I’m sick, this soup is what I need

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      November 29, 2016 at 5:30 am

      Aww I hope you feel better! Yes, this will be the perfect comfort to help you feel a little better!

      Reply
  33. Sarah says

    November 28, 2016 at 6:28 am

    LOVE this! Perfect way to use the leftover turkey annnnd to keep warm this week…because, the holidays season also means the start of the “bundle up” season. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      November 29, 2016 at 5:29 am

      Yessss! I was so happy to have a new go-to for turkey leftovers.

      Reply
  34. Shashi at RunninSrilankan says

    November 28, 2016 at 6:20 am

    My daughter works at a mall and you are not kidding – Friday was bonkers indeed! Speaking of bonkers, I’d be bonkers not to love this soup – crusty bread or not!

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      November 29, 2016 at 5:29 am

      Oh wow! I bet she was exhausted after that!

      Reply
  35. Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours says

    November 28, 2016 at 6:14 am

    Shopping at this time of year is only enjoyable if you have the time to do what you want to, no pressures and can switch off from the rat race surrounding you! Online is so much easier.
    Lovely recipe, an easy to make wholesome meal. I do like a good soup at this time of year, always very warming.

    Reply
    • Sharon says

      November 29, 2016 at 5:29 am

      Exactly! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply

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