Description
Warm up with this velvety, comforting Easy Creamy Turkey Soup. Perfect for busy weeknights, this wholesome meal repurposes leftover poultry into a restaurant-quality bowl of goodness in under 40 minutes. Packed with fresh vegetables and a rich, luscious broth, it is the ultimate stress-free dinner that your entire family will love. Enjoy the cozy flavors of tender turkey, aromatic herbs, and creamy textures in every bite.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, diced
2 carrots, sliced into thin rounds
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups low-sodium chicken or turkey broth
2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or cubed
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Heat the butter in your soup pot over medium heat.
Add the onion, carrots, and celery and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes.
Gradually pour in the broth while whisking constantly to prevent lumps.
Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and add the thyme.
Simmer for 10 minutes until the liquid begins to thicken.
Stir in the shredded turkey and heavy cream.
Cook for another 3-5 minutes until heated through and season with salt and pepper.
Notes
Allow the soup to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg