To make a delicious turkey soup, you can use the leftover turkey carcass and meat from Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. The key ingredients typically include:
- Olive oil for sautéing the vegetables.
- Onion, carrots, and celery, which are the classic turkey soup trio.
- Turkey meat from the roast turkey. If you dont have enough leftover turkey, you can use chicken instead.
- Sea salt to enhance the flavors.
- Cooked egg noodles or any kind of pasta to add to the soup.
- Homemade turkey stock or reduced-sodium chicken broth as the base for the soup.
You can also add other vegetables like sweet potatoes, mushrooms, canned tomatoes, green beans, or corn to customize the soup to your liking. Additionally, you can use white rice, brown rice, or a wild rice blend instead of noodles. The soup can be thickened with a cornstarch and water slurry if desired.
To prepare the soup, you would typically start by sautéing the onion in olive oil, then adding the carrots, celery, and other vegetables. After that, you would add the turkey meat and the homemade turkey stock or reduced-sodium chicken broth and let it simmer for a while. Finally, you would add the cooked egg noodles or pasta before serving.
By following these steps and using these ingredients, you can create a hearty and delicious turkey soup that is perfect for using up leftover turkey and enjoying for days after the holiday festivities.
