Turkey Soup with Pasta and Vegetables Recipe
This comforting Turkey Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish made with tender turkey, fresh vegetables, and medium pasta shells simmered in savory turkey broth. Perfect for using up leftover turkey, it’s easy to prepare and packed with wholesome ingredients, making it an ideal warming meal for any day.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 ribs celery, sliced
- 2 to 3 cups cooked chopped turkey (or shredded)
- 8 cups turkey broth (or chicken broth, homemade or store bought)
- ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 bay leaf
Pasta
- 4 ounces medium shells (about 1 ½ cups, or other medium pasta)
Finishing Touches
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Saute onions and flour: Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly to create a lightly thickened base.
- Simmer vegetables and turkey: Add the sliced carrots, celery, chopped turkey, broth, poultry seasoning, and bay leaf to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered for 10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Cook pasta: Stir in the medium pasta shells. Continue cooking for 8-10 minutes or until the pasta is tender but not mushy. Remove the pot from heat, discard the bay leaf, and stir in the fresh parsley if using.
- Season and serve: Taste the soup and season with salt and black pepper as needed. Serve hot and enjoy this comforting turkey soup.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend and use gluten-free pasta.
- Leftover cooked turkey works best for this recipe, but turkey breast or thigh pieces can be used if fresh.
- If the soup becomes too thick, add extra broth or water to reach desired consistency.
- You can swap the medium pasta shells for other medium or small pasta shapes such as ditalini or elbow macaroni.
Keywords: Turkey soup, leftover turkey recipes, comforting soup, turkey pasta soup, stovetop soup
