One-Pot Turkey Vegetable Soup

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Got leftover turkey? Use it in this turkey vegetable soup for a satisfying main dish that's full of bright flavors thanks to the use of lemon juice and lemon zest.

Liv Dansky

Updated on April 19, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

One-Pot Turkey Vegetable Soup — Photo: Photography / Antonis Achilleos, Styling / Christine Keely, Ali Ramee

Active Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Carb Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium leek, white and light green parts only, sliced
2 large stalks celery, sliced 1/8-inch thick
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups lower-sodium chicken broth or turkey broth
2 (4-inch) thyme sprigs, plus thyme leaves for garnish
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
2 cups shredded or diced leftover roasted turkey or thick-cut deli turkey
2 medium carrots, diagonally sliced 1/2-inch thick
1 cup frozen peas
Grated lemon zest & lemon wedges for garnish

Directions

Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot over medium heat. Add leek and celery; cook, stirring often, until the vegetables have softened, 5 to 8 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add broth, thyme sprigs, salt and pepper; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring occasionally, until the flavors meld, about 5 minutes. Stir in turkey and carrots; cook, undisturbed, until the carrots are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove and discard the thyme sprigs. Stir in peas; cook, undisturbed, for 30 seconds.
Divide the soup evenly among 4 bowls. Garnish with thyme leaves and lemon zest, if desired, and serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

To make ahead

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, October 2021

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

264	Calories
11g	Fat
15g	Carbs
28g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 1 1/3 cups
Calories 264
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 15g	5%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 28g	56%
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 64mg	21%
Vitamin A 6274IU	125%
Sodium 366mg	16%
Potassium 628mg	13%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

One-Pot Turkey Vegetable Soup

Ingredients

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To make ahead

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

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