Turkey Noodle Soup (One Pot)

The best, hearty, quick and easy turkey noodle soup recipe, homemade with simple ingredients in one pot over stovetop in 30 minutes. Great use of Thanksgiving leftover turkey. Seasoned with Italian herbs and packed with egg noodles.

Once Thanksgiving is over, everyone is looking for delicious ways to use up that leftover turkey (Roast Turkey Breast). Use it up in these Shredded Turkey Tacos (With Thanksgiving Leftovers) or in today's soup, which is very comforting during the cold Winter days. The simplicity of this meal makes it a great weeknight meal but it's also perfect for packing in lunches for the remainder of the week.

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• Key ingredients
• Variations
• How to make turkey noodle soup?
• What sides to serve with homemade turkey noodle soup recipe?
• Tips and Techniques
• Recipe FAQs
• Storage
• More Soup Recipes
• Recipe

Key ingredients

• Oil- Used with butter to saute.
• Butter- Unsalted yields best results.
• Onion- Be sure it is finely chopped.
• Carrots- Peeled and diced.
• Celery- Dice into small pieces.
• Garlic- Finely minced and fresh is best.
• Turkey broth- Low sodium ensures a less salty soup.
• Poultry seasoning and Italian seasoning- Enhances the overall flavor.
• Salt and pepper- Can be adjusted according to personal preference.
• Bay leaf- Be sure to remove before serving.
• Egg noodles- You can also use another pasta option.
• Leftover turkey- Make sure to shred it up first.
• Cornstartch- Dissolved in water to thicken soup.
• Egg- Optional but adds a pretty ribbon effect.
• Green onions- Used for garnish and can be substituted with parsley.

Variations

• Crockpot version- Add all ingredients (except for noodles) in the crockpot and cook on Low heat for 6-7 hours or on High heat for 3-4 hours. Add noddles in the last 15-20 minutes.
• Make with the carcass- Cook broth with the bones from your Thanksgiving turkey to add flavor and nutrients. Make sure to remove the bones and strain the broth before adding the other ingredients like the turkey and noodles.
• Creamy option- Stir in heavy cream, half and half, or full-fat canned coconut milk.
• Use other leftover shredded meats- Such as shredded chicken or beef instead of turkey.
• Use other herbs and spices- Try Greek, Mexican, Cajun, or Curry seasonings for a different flavor profile.
• Add other vegetables- Such as green beans, broccoli, zucchini, bell peppers, or potatoes. A small bag of frozen vegetables would be a great choice.
• Garnish options- Green onions, cilantro, fresh basil, parsley can all work well.
• Make it spicy- Add crushed red chili flakes.

How to make turkey noodle soup?

1. Saute vegetables- Saute onion, carrots, celery, garlic in butter and oil.
2. Add seasonings and broth- Add broth, poultry seasoning, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, bay leaf and bring to a boil.
3. Add noodles and shredded turkey- Cook for 8-10 minutes or until noodles become tender. Add more broth or water if the soup starts to become too thick.
4. Add cornstarch- This will help thicken this broth based soup.
5. Mix in beaten egg: This is an optional step.
6. Enjoy- Discard bay leaf and garnish with green onions and/or parsley and dig in.

What sides to serve with homemade turkey noodle soup recipe?

This soup is hearty enough to be enjoyed on its own. However, if you really want something on the side, pair it with crusty bread, breadsticks, garlic bread, dinner rolls, crackers, grilled cheese sandwiches. A simple green salad will compliment this soup nicely as well, such as this Three Bean Salad.

Tips and Techniques

• Egg noodles substitute- You can use any of your favorite pastas such as elbow macaroni, ditalini, shells. You can also use cooked rice or quinoa instead of noodles.
• Boost broth flavor- If you have leftover cooking juices from your Thanksgiving turkey, you can use add some of that to the broth too.
• Use low sodium butter and broth- This will keep the soup from becoming too salty.
• Use nonstick pot- This prevents the soup from sticking to the bottom and burning.
• Use fresh herbs for garnish- They provide a better flavor and presentation than dried herbs.

Recipe FAQs

Storage

• Make ahead- This dish is best served fresh, but it can be made up to 2 days in advance if stored in the fridge properly.
• Refrigerate- Place in a sealed container for up to 2 days.
• Freeze- Place in a sealed container for up to 1 month. Make sure to omit the pasta, because once it is frozen it will fall apart and dissolve when reheated. Add noodles when reheating over the stovetop.
• Reheat- This can be reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave, but additional water will need to be added since noodles tend to soak up the liquid.

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• Easy Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup (One Pot)
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• Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup
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Happy cooking everyone!