Turkey Stuffing Soup

Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into a hearty, comforting bowl of Turkey Stuffing Soup, a recipe that effortlessly combines the best flavors of the holiday table into one dish. This rich and satisfying soup features tender shredded turkey, savory leftover stuffing, and a medley of sautéed vegetables simmered in a fragrant broth seasoned with thyme, sage, and garlic. Optional heavy cream adds a luscious touch, making it perfect for chilly days. Ready in just 45 minutes and garnished with fresh parsley, this dish is an ideal way to repurpose holiday ingredients into a soul-warming meal the whole family will love. Perfect keywords: "Turkey Stuffing Soup," "Thanksgiving leftovers recipe," "easy turkey soup," and "holiday comfort food."

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked turkey (shredded or diced)
• 2 cups leftover stuffing
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
• 2 medium carrots (diced)
• 2 medium celery stalks (diced)
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 6 cups chicken or turkey broth
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon dried sage
• 1 piece bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup heavy cream (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Pour in the chicken or turkey broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 5

Add the shredded turkey, leftover stuffing, dried thyme, dried sage, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

If desired, stir in the heavy cream to add richness to the soup. Heat through but do not boil.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Step 10

Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2923.1 grams (2923.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2740

Total Fat 134.50g	172%
Saturated Fat 64.10g	320%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 652mg	217%
Sodium 7137mg	310%
Total Carbohydrate 177.80g	65%
Dietary Fiber 15.10g	54%
Total Sugars 34.40g
Protein 197.50g	395%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 547mg	42%
Iron 19mg	104%
Potassium 4031mg	86%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.6%

Protein: 29.1%

Carbs: 26.2%