Homemade Turkey Noodle Soup for Cozy Comfort
This heartwarming soup combines tender turkey, hearty vegetables, and egg noodles for a comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings.
Equipment
- Large Pot or Dutch Oven
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked Turkey Breast, shredded Use leftover turkey for convenience.
- 2 cups Dried Egg Noodles
- 1 cup Carrots, diced
- 1 cup Celery, chopped
- 1 medium Onion, diced Sauté until translucent.
- 2-3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 6 cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth Homemade broth is preferred.
- 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Or a few sprigs of fresh thyme.
- 1-2 pieces Bay Leaves Remove before serving.
- 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste.
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients to streamline the cooking process.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Incorporate chopped carrots and celery, cooking for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add shredded turkey and cook for a few minutes to absorb flavors.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil, scraping any browned bits from the pot.
- Add egg noodles and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook according to package instructions, about 6-8 minutes.
- Add thyme and bay leaves to the pot.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Remove bay leaves before serving. Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
For a richer flavor, add a splash of lemon juice at the end. Customize with seasonal vegetables or different types of noodles.