Turkey Soup with Root Vegetables
Use up your leftover Thanksgiving turkey meat in this incredibly tasty Turkey Soup with Root Vegetables.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Soups, Stews, & Chilies
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3 to 4 servings
Calories: 346kcal
Author: Julia
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion chopped
- 2 large carrots peeled and chopped
- 1 large turnip peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 1 large parsnip peeled and chopped
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- 4 cups homemade or store-bought turkey broth or chicken broth
- 2 to 3 cups cooked leftover turkey chopped
Add the first six ingredients (oil through celery) to a large stock pot or dutch oven and heat over medium. Saute, stirring occasionally for 18 minutes.
Add the garlic, salt, and herbs and continue sauteeing for 2 minutes.
Add the broth and bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 20 minutes or until vegetables are cooked through.
Remove the cover, add the cooked leftover turkey and continue cooking 3 minutes, until turkey is hot.
Serve heaping bowls and enjoy
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g