Transform your leftover roast turkey bones into a deeply flavorful and comforting soup. This recipe extracts rich, savory notes from the bones, creating a hearty broth that serves as the perfect base for tender noodles and fresh vegetables. The addition of celery, onion, and bay leaf builds a classic, aromatic profile that is both warming and satisfying. Ideal for using up post-holiday leftovers or making a cozy meal on a chilly evening, this soup is simple to prepare yet delivers professional-quality taste. It’s a wholesome dish that brings home-style comfort to your table, perfect for family dinners or when you need a quick, nutritious meal that feels like a hug in a bowl.
Turkey Noodle Soup
Description
Transform your leftover roast turkey bones into a deeply flavorful and comforting soup. This recipe extracts rich, savory notes from the bones, creating a hearty broth that serves as the perfect base for tender noodles and fresh vegetables. The addition of celery, onion, and bay leaf builds a classic, aromatic profile that is both warming and satisfying. Ideal for using up post-holiday leftovers or making a cozy meal on a chilly evening, this soup is simple to prepare yet delivers professional-quality taste. It&# 226;ÂÂs a wholesome dish that brings home-style comfort to your table, perfect for family dinners or when you need a quick, nutritious meal that feels like a hug in a bowl.Ingredients
Directions
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Place the turkey bones in a large pot and cover with water.
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Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 30 minutes to extract flavor.
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Add the chopped celery, quartered onion, and bay leaf to the pot.
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Continue simmering for another 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
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Remove the bones and bay leaf from the soup and discard.
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Add egg noodles to the broth and cook according to package directions until tender.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 129.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 2.5g4%
- Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
- Cholesterol 17.2mg6%
- Sodium 27.8mg2%
- Total Carbohydrate 19.5g7%
- Dietary Fiber 6.9g28%
- Sugars 0.3g
- Protein 9.3g19%
* 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
For a richer broth, brown the turkey bones in a dry skillet before adding water.
This soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Note that noodles may absorb extra liquid upon reheating; add a splash of water or broth if needed.
Feel free to add other vegetables like carrots, peas, or spinach for extra nutrition and color.
If you have leftover turkey meat, shred it and add it to the soup in the last 5 minutes of cooking to warm through.
