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    Home » Recipes » Soup Recipes

    Homemade Turkey Noodle Soup

    Published: Dec 30, 2015 · Modified: Jun 18, 2022 by Chef Dennis Littley

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    Homemade soups are much easier to make than you think and my Turkey Noodle Soup makes the perfect lunch or light dinner during the chilly winter months.

    overhead partial view of Turkey noodle soup in a white bowl

    For my soup, I used my leftover turkey carcass and all the scraps from deboning my turkey to make a stock. But you can use a store-bought chicken or vegetable stock if you’d rather skip that part of the recipe.

    What ingredients do I need to make Turkey Noodle Soup?

    ingredients to make turkey noodle soup on a white cutting board

    Let’s start by gathering the ingredients we need to make Turkey Noodle Soup. In Chef Speak this is called the “Mise en Place” which translates to “Everything in its Place”.

    Not only does setting your ingredients up ahead of time speed up the cooking process, it also helps ensure you have everything you need to make the dish.

    Can I make this soup with chicken instead of turkey?

    You certainly can. I created this recipe after Thanksgiving which is why I used turkey. You can also use beef if you like beef noodle soup.

    How long does it take to make soup?

    Homemade soup can be made in just about 45 minutes, but if you have the time let it simmer for just a little longer to build the flavor profile.

    ovderhead view of turkey noodle soup in a white bowl with a brown checked napkin and spoon next to the bowl

    How do I keep the noodles in my soup from getting mushy?

    The trick to any noodle soup is not adding the noodles to the very end of the process, allowing them to cook just enough before serving. A great way to ensure your noodles are perfect every time is to cook them ahead of time.

    Make sure to rinse and chill them down and when you’re ready to serve simply place the noodles in the bowl and ladle the hot soup over top of them. This will help cool the soup down just a bit and the noodles will be plump and firm! It’s going to be oh so delicioso, just serve it with a salad and some crusty bread and you’ve got dinner!

    What kind of noodles can I use in my soup?

    There are so many types of noodles if you’re not a fan of egg noodles use one of your favorites.

    Broken spaghetti, macaroni, ramen or any variety of Asian noodles are good choices. I also love using tiny pasta like acini di pepe, ditali, pastina and orzo. 

    Other good choices are orecchiette, farfalle or any smaller pasta shape. I also enjoy adding tortellini or mini ravioli to my soups, making them even heartier and more filling.

    I don’t like noodles what else can I use?

    If you’re not a fan of noodles you can use rice, barley, zucchini noodles (aka zoodles), beans, or simply add more vegetables. 

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    Turkey Noodle Soup

    Whether you're looking for a way to use your turkey leftovers or simply love the taste of turkey, my Turkey Noodle soup is the perfect recipe to bring deliciousness to your table!
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time1 hr
    Total Time1 hr 15 mins
    Course: Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 233kcal
    Author: Chef Dennis Littley

    Ingredients

    • 2 carrots diced
    • 4 stalks celery diced
    • 1 medium onion diced
    • 1 cup of frozen peas
    • olive oil for sauteing veggies
    • sea salt and pepper to taste
    • 4 cups homemade turkey stock or store bought chicken or veggie stock
    • 2 cups turkey meat diced or pulled into small easy to eat pieces
    • 2-4 cups uncooked egg noodles or your favorite pasta shape
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    Instructions

    Turkey Stock

    • place all your scraps and turkey carcass in a large pot with the peels and vegetable scraps from the soup prep. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Allow stock to simmer and reduce by 60-70% or about 4 cups of stock. This process should take about an hour or a little longer.

    Turkey soup

    • heat a medium stockpot and add olive oil to sweat down the veggies (mirepoix)
    • Add in diced celery, carrots and onion stir well and season with a little sea salt and black pepper, allow to cook for 3-4 minutes
    • Add turkey stock and turkey meat, bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer allowing to cook for at least 30 minutes. I like to let my soups simmer for 90 minutes whenever possible.
    • While soup is cooking in another pot cook your egg noodles a little on the al dente side, then rinse and chill until you serve the soup.
    • finish seasoning the soup as needed and add in frozen peas, allow to cook for 5 minutes longer before serving.
    • Add a heaping helping of cooked noodles to the bowl and ladle over the hot soup and serve with your favorite crusty bread.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 314mg | Potassium: 528mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 3720IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Roger Wise

      November 29, 2021 at 11:26 am

      5 stars
      Wonderful recipe! Will make again and again! Your recipes are spot-on.

      Reply
    2. Timothy Jepson

      December 25, 2020 at 6:42 pm

      I like your style. Turkey noodle soup today on Christmas. I’m adding frozen peas . Thank you . It’s gonna be good .

      Reply
    3. Capri

      November 28, 2020 at 9:27 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe came just in time for the holidays! I used some leftover turkey to make this soup today and it was fantastic! Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
    4. Alexandra

      November 28, 2020 at 6:42 pm

      5 stars
      This was such a delicious way to enjoy leftovers – so comforting!

      Reply
    5. Leslie

      November 28, 2020 at 11:11 am

      5 stars
      This was the perfect recipe for my leftover turkey!

      Reply
    6. Mama Maggie's Kitchen

      November 28, 2020 at 5:19 am

      5 stars
      My family loved this soup!

      Reply
    7. Swathi

      November 27, 2020 at 7:10 pm

      5 stars
      Your noodle soup was delicious!

      Reply
    8. Audrey

      November 27, 2020 at 5:21 pm

      5 stars
      I love Thanksgiving but this is perfect when you’re tired of leftovers!

      Reply
    9. Emily Flint

      November 27, 2020 at 5:16 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect timing for this recipe, it was a delicious and healthy soup!

      Reply
    10. Sue

      November 27, 2020 at 4:49 pm

      5 stars
      I’m so glad I found this. I have a crazy amount of leftovers turkey and am totally craving soup!

      Reply
    11. Ramona

      November 27, 2020 at 4:23 pm

      5 stars
      A truly delicious soup this is. I’ve made it last night and it was a real success. The kids absolutely loved it too.

      Reply
    12. Rika Livingston

      December 04, 2019 at 3:34 pm

      5 stars
      That soup was so good! I love soup! I may need to purchase the fresh turkey meat to make this again

      Reply
    13. Fatima Torres

      December 03, 2019 at 5:39 pm

      Yum. I could go for some turkey noodle soup. Moreso with this cold front we’re experiencing here in SOuth Florida.

      Reply
    14. Jenn@Engineermommy

      December 03, 2019 at 2:38 pm

      5 stars
      This turkey soup was a great way to handle the Thanksgiving leftovers. It’s the perfect thing for the frigid weather lately.

      Reply
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