Thanksgiving Leftovers: Turkey Soups

An ideal use for the leftover Thanksgiving turkey carcass. Celery and carrots along with the carcass make a savory broth for a sensational soup packed with veggies, cubed...

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Perfect for leftovers, this hearty soup contains turkey broth, cooked turkey, barley, celery, carrots, onion, and seasonings.

Method:   crock pot, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

This perfect post-Thanksgiving soup is made with broth, canned pumpkin, leftover cooked turkey, vegetables, wild rice, half and half and seasoned with salt and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Broth with cubed turkey, pasta, and veggies is the best way to turn leftover turkey into maximum comfort on a cold day.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This creamy turkey soup is an excellent way to repurpose holiday leftovers. Combining tender turkey, vegetables, and a smooth, thickened broth, it's as satisfying as it is simple to...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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Turkey chowder is a perfect use for Thanksgiving leftovers, but you'll be wanting it more than once a year with this hearty recipe. Goes great with biscuits or crusty bread.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Turkey noodle soup is a time honored tradition for using up leftover turkey. This simple-to-follow recipe will have you enjoying a hearty bowl of soup in no time.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with turkey or chicken stock, turkey, orange juice, sweet potato, onion, green bell pepper, cider vinegar, dried thyme, ground ginger, ground allspice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with water, dried marjoram, dried basil, turkey carcass, celery, carrots, bay leaves

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with turkey, celery, onion, butter or margarine, milk, cheese soup, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, instant mashed potato flakes

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with black pepper, dried parsley, chicken broth, water, frozen whole kernel corn, instant rice, celery, onion, pimiento, cooked turkey breast

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with carrots, parsley, bay leaf, turkey stock, yellow onion, carrot, celery, serrano or jalapeno peppers

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with onion, turkey, water, chicken bouillon granules, salt, bay leaf, poultry seasoning, white pepper, carrots, corn

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with celery, onion, peppercorns, beef bouillon cubes, turkey, stewed tomatoes, rice, dry sherry

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with diced tomatoes, vegetables, turkey carcass, onion, water, carrot, celery, bay leaf, salt, peppercorns

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with turkey carcass, water, celery, celery leaves, onion, chicken bouillon cubes, salt, black pepper, fresh parsley, bay leaf

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with diced tomatoes, barley, parsley, salt, garlic powder, oregano, basil, black pepper, cubed cooked turkey, carrots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with carrot, poultry seasoning, bay leaf, salt, black pepper, onion, celery, carrots

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with black pepper, vegetable oil, carrots, onion, celery, garlic, cooked turkey, wild rice, chicken broth, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with processed cheese, soy sauce, turkey or chicken broth, potatoes, celery, carrots, onions, butter or margarine, all-purpose flour, milk

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with bay leaf, salt, turkey carcass, water, chicken bouillon granules, tomatoes, celery, carrots, onions, parsley

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with shrimp, okra, onions, green onions, bell peppers, celery, garlic, fresh parsley, bay leaves, Creole seasoning

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with turkey, frozen corn kernels, salt, rice, turkey broth, bacon, diced tomatoes, carrots, celery, onion

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with citalini or lumachelle pasta, olive oil, white beans, garlic, chicken or turkey stock, onion, leftover roast turkey, bay leaf, scarole or spinach, celery

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with celery seed, dried onion, chicken bouillon, milk, potatoes, cream of potato soup, turkey, American cheese, Mexicorn, carrots

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with fresh sage, eggs, butter, carrots, onions, celery and leeks, leftover turkey, Salt and fresh pepper, pumpkin or butternut squash, leftover...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with onions, green onions, celery, green bell pepper, fresh parsley, garlic, salt and pepper, bay leaves, dried thyme, cayenne

Method:   microwave, stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with turkey, noodles, turkey broth, celery, potatoes, carrots, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours