Next Day Turkey Soup

Dairy Free
Health score
27%
Next Day Turkey Soup
45 min.
6
247kcal

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Transform your leftover turkey into a delightful and nourishing meal with this Next Day Turkey Soup! Perfect for those chilly days when you crave something warm and comforting, this soup is not only easy to make but also dairy-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary preferences. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a hearty dish that serves six, ensuring everyone at the table leaves satisfied.

This recipe is a wonderful way to utilize leftover turkey, infusing it with vibrant vegetables like sweet potatoes, green beans, and aromatic herbs. The combination of garlic, onion, and fresh sage creates a fragrant base that elevates the flavors of the soup, while the addition of small pasta adds a delightful texture. Each bowl is packed with protein, healthy fats, and wholesome carbohydrates, making it a balanced meal for lunch or dinner.

Whether you're looking to warm up after a long day or simply want to enjoy a comforting bowl of soup, this Next Day Turkey Soup is sure to become a favorite in your household. It's not just a meal; it's a celebration of flavors and a great way to reduce food waste. So gather your ingredients, and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • cloves garlic crushed finely chopped
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  •  onion chopped
  •  carrots finely chopped
  • stalk celery finely chopped
  • tablespoon sage fresh chopped
  • 64 oz chicken broth 
  •  bay leaves 
  • cups green beans cut into 1-inch pieces*
  •  sweet potatoes and into diced
  • 0.5 cup pasta such as orzo or pastina uncooked
  • cups turkey meat dark diced cooked

Equipment

  • pot

Directions

  1. In a large soup pot, heat garlic in the olive oil. Allow to brown slightly and add onion, carrot and celery. Cover; sweat over medium-low heat until softened, 7 or 8 minutes.
  2. Add the chopped sage to the soup pot along with the broth and the bay leaf. Bring to a simmer. When simmering, add the green beans, sweet potato and pasta to the soup. Bring it back up to a simmer; lower heat and cook for about 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender and pasta is cooked. Stir in turkey. Turn the heat off. Cover, and allow to sit and steam for 5 to 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories247kcal
Protein33.93%
Fat25.58%
Carbs40.49%

Properties

Glycemic Index
46.31
Glycemic Load
9.08
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
22.334782691106%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.2mg
Luteolin
0.15mg
Isorhamnetin
0.92mg
Kaempferol
0.33mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
4.79mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:247kcal
12.35%
Fat:7.12g
10.95%
Saturated Fat:1.07g
6.71%
Carbohydrates:25.35g
8.45%
Net Carbohydrates:21.93g
7.97%
Sugar:5.97g
6.64%
Cholesterol:52.95mg
17.65%
Sodium:1240.8mg
53.95%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.24g
42.47%
Copper:3.23mg
161.56%
Vitamin A:7353.68IU
147.07%
Vitamin B3:6.96mg
34.81%
Vitamin B6:0.64mg
32.02%
Selenium:17.75µg
25.35%
Manganese:0.49mg
24.33%
Vitamin B2:0.39mg
23%
Vitamin K:22.64µg
21.56%
Phosphorus:189.13mg
18.91%
Vitamin B12:0.93µg
15.47%
Potassium:508.28mg
14.52%
Fiber:3.42g
13.66%
Zinc:1.8mg
11.97%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.96%
Iron:2.12mg
11.8%
Magnesium:46.26mg
11.57%
Vitamin B5:1.07mg
10.75%
Vitamin C:7.86mg
9.53%
Vitamin E:1.19mg
7.96%
Folate:29.02µg
7.25%
Calcium:63.45mg
6.35%