Turkey-Stuffing Soup
Description
This Turkey-Stuffing Soup is the ultimate way to use up leftovers after a big meal. By simmering the roasted turkey carcass with aromatic vegetables and herbs, you create a deeply flavorful, golden broth that serves as the soul of the dish. The addition of leftover stuffing adds heartiness and texture, absorbing the savory turkey gravy and rich stock. Its a warm, satisfying bowl of comfort that tastes like home. Perfect for chilly evenings or a cozy family dinner, this soup requires minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor. Its a simple, rustic recipe that turns scraps into a star dish, ensuring nothing goes to waste while providing a delicious, protein-packed meal for your loved ones.Ingredients
Directions
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Place the roasted turkey carcass in a large soup pot.
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Add 2.5 quarts of cold water to the pot.
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Add the sliced carrots, sliced celery stalks (including leaves), chopped onion, chopped parsley, bay leaf, and crumbled dried thyme.
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Stir in the leftover turkey stuffing and turkey gravy.
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Season with salt to taste.
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Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil.
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Reduce the heat to low to maintain a gentle simmer.
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Stir the soup thoroughly to break up any clumps of stuffing.
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Cover the pot and simmer for about 1.5 hours.
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Remove the turkey carcass from the pot.
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Strip any remaining meat from the carcass and return it to the pot.
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If the soup has reduced too much, add up to 1.5 cups of water to replace evaporation.
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Adjust salt seasoning if necessary.
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Let the soup simmer uncovered for 10 more minutes.
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Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 47.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.4g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
- Cholesterol 17.2mg6%
- Sodium 14.5mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.0g0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.0g
- Protein 7.2g15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
This recipe makes about 10 cups of soup, yielding approximately 8 servings.
Storage: Allow the soup to cool completely before refrigerating. It can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. It also freezes well for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Ingredient Substitutions: If you don't have leftover stuffing, you can use plain bread cubes or cornbread. For the gravy, chicken gravy or a simple roux-based broth thickener can be used if turkey gravy is unavailable.
Tip: For a cleaner broth, skim any foam or fat that rises to the surface during the initial boiling stage.
Variation: Add other leftover vegetables like peas, corn, or green beans during the last 10 minutes of cooking for added nutrition and color.
