Easy Leftover Turkey Soup Recipe

This easy leftover turkey soup recipe is fast, simple, and healthy. Full of veggies and flavor!

This easy turkey soup recipe hits the spot on a cold day. The potatoes melt in your mouth and make this soup extra comforting. A splash of cream makes the broth taste even better without going overboard on the extra calories. I think you’ll love this light but creamy turkey vegetable soup.

My method of making turkey soup is simple, and I don’t add the turkey in until nearly the end since it’s already cooked and I don’t want it to dry out further.

This is a quick soup that won’t feel taxing after you’ve gone through the production of putting on a Thanksgiving feast!

I’m just going to put it out there that this recipe would work well with cooked chicken as well. Doesn’t have to be turkey! Or even leftover turkey breast meat (that’s actually what I used in here).

I confess I did not cook a whole turkey this year. Or last year. Oh darn. Must have forgotten. It’s ok if you didn’t either.

Here in Canada we had our Thanksgiving back in October, so for me as a food blogger, it’s like this huge drawn-out experience where I’m turkey’d out without even having to roast one. 😀

At least I’m providing you with some leftover turkey ideas this year. I try.

Looking for more leftover turkey recipes? Try my easy creamy leftover turkey pasta recipe.

How to make turkey soup with leftover turkey

Sauté onions; add the garlic, celery, carrots, potatoes, vegetable broth, water, and seasoning. Bring to a gentle boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Add the turkey meat and simmer for an additional 10 minutes or so. Taste, then add the cream and salt & pepper as needed.

So easy!

Will you make this leftover turkey soup?

What’s your favorite way to use up turkey meat?