Description
Rich and comforting creamy turkey soup brings warmth to chilly evenings with its hearty blend of tender meat and seasonal vegetables. Wholesome ingredients and simple preparation make this soup a delightful meal you’ll savor with each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) cooked turkey, cubed
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 celery ribs, sliced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Base and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) half & half
- 6 ounces (170 grams) egg noodles
Instructions
- In a stock pot, melt butter over medium heat and sauté onions, carrots, and celery until edges caramelize, approximately 3-4 minutes. Incorporate garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Sprinkle flour and poultry seasoning over vegetables, thoroughly coating and transforming mixture into a cohesive paste. Toast for 1 minute to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Pour broth and half & half into the pot, gently introducing noodles. Carefully scrape pot bottom to release any flavorful browned bits. Bring liquid to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and allow noodles to cook until reaching al dente texture, following package recommended cooking time.
- Gently fold shredded turkey into the creamy soup. Remove from heat and let rest 5 minutes to allow sauce to thicken naturally. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to personal preference.
Notes
- Swap vegetables to create seasonal variations, using winter squash or summer zucchini depending on availability and preference.
- Control soup thickness by adjusting flour quantity or adding extra broth if wanting a lighter consistency.
- Choose gluten-free noodles and swap wheat flour with cornstarch to make recipe celiac-friendly and allergen-sensitive.
- Store leftover soup in airtight container for 3-4 days, reheating gently to prevent noodles from becoming mushy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg