No recipe is required for this delicious, hearty soup made from leftover turkey. All the bits and pieces that weren’t gobbled up on Turkey Day, plus bones and skin…nobody ever eats the wings so they go into a large soup pot…along with the broken up carcass and all the little bits of meat and juices left on the serving platter. Add carrots, onions, celery, an apple, a handful of fresh parsley, bay leaves and whatever spices you use to season the turkey and gravy. Cover with water and bring to a simmer. Cook for several hours until all the meat has fallen off the bones and your house smells wonderful. Remove as much meat as you can with a slotted spoon as the soup simmers so you have nice pieces to put back into the soup. Let stock cool, carefully strain it, and then return to the pot. Add more peeled and chopped vegetables and simmer until they are tender and the stock has reduced a little bit. I then add extra wide enriched egg noodles, cook until tender, and serve.
If you have family that wants more than a bowl of soup for dinner make sandwiches with some of the leftover turkey. Honestly, the sandwiches are my favorite part of the whole holiday food experience. I made a quick batch of HOMEMADE SANDWICH BUNS IN 60 MINUTES and made sandwiches when the buns were still warm from the oven. Spread the buns with a bit of cream cheese, add crispy lettuce and some homemade cranberry sauce and you are all set.
Homemade buns are so quick and easy to prepare…and they make the most delicious sandwiches!
When I posted this recipe last year I made it with chicken, but it is just as delicious and easy to prepare with leftover turkey. HOT TURKEY SALAD is a holiday favorite at my house. We love the combination of flavors and textures in this yummy dish and the rice is a nice change from all the mashed potatoes and gravy we have had in the past few days. I serve it with a scoop of cranberry sauce and some steamed veggies.
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Your soup looks wonderful Cathy! I made soup too but now I’m sorry I used up all the leftover turkey!
Might have to make another one!
The Café Sucré Farine recently posted..A Leftover Transformation! Turkey Tortilla Soup
Hahaha…that’s what I thought this morning when I read your post about your turkey tortilla soup. Darn, that sounds good.
Cathy recently posted..Turkey Noodle Soup…and other turkey recipes
We didn’t do a turkey cause we end up tired up it with just the 2 of us. But, now I’m wishing I had at least done a breast.
Delicious.
The turkey cranberry sandwich looks so so good. All of it does! Have a wonderful week!
Rhonda recently posted..Amsterdam
Wow….these recipes are great and interesting … have a great week, hugs, Flavia
elifla recently posted..PUMPKIN PIE-PIE DI ZUCCA
It sounds like you had a wonderful feat, Cathy!
I did not cook Thanksgiving this year, and now I miss making Turkey soup as it was always a favorite to make with the leftover bones and meat. We also would use up the cranberry relish on white meat turkey sandwiches and left over rolls the day after. I am already dreaming of next year..lol..when I will have leftovers!
Pat recently posted..Thanksgiving Weekend Hodgepodge
What a truly appetizing & nourishing soup! Yum!!
It looks so good, Cathy! I didn’t have Tgiving here, so I made an oven roaster the next day. I made a big pot of soup and chicken salad. Really miss those leftovers!
I want to try those buns, are you sure they are easy?
Kathleen recently posted..Let the Season Begin! Holiday Entertaining Ideas
I promise they are easy, Kathleen. They have so much flavor and make the best sandwiches. Go for it!
Cathy recently posted..Turkey Noodle Soup…and other turkey recipes
We had the same idea (like thousands of others, I’m sure) and put some soup on with that carcass. Tonight’s round two of the soup. Love the 60-minute rolls.
ciaochowlinda recently posted..Spiced Persimmon Cake
Everything looks delicious Cathy. Hope you had a great holiday.
Larry recently posted..Clams Casino
I’ll bet you thought no one would notice that you said to add an apple-that’s new to me! I love leftovers soup but chose to freeze the stock for now, I’ll be glad to have it down the road:@)
The apple adds just a little bit of sweetness. I can never taste it but I know when I don’t put one or two in. Sometimes I add a little apple cider to the gravy if I think it doesn’t have enough flavor. Don’t know where I picked that up. I think it is something my grandmother did. Thanks for your comment, Lynn.
Cathy recently posted..Turkey Noodle Soup…and other turkey recipes
What a wonderful array of turkey recipes for after Thanksgiving! Too bad that I gave all of my left-overs to my daughter to take home! I could really bite into that turkey sammie right now!
Roz recently posted..Special Announcement!
This makes me wish I had done a larger turkey. We did enjoy sandwiches and I made soup–just not enough.
Best,
Bonnie
Bonnie recently posted..Cranberry Cake
Great ideas Cathy. I want to try the sandwich buns.
Penny recently posted..Turkey Tetrazzini
Tasty recipe ideas for that leftover turkey.
Pam recently posted..Chicken, Orzo, and Spinach Skillet with Kalamata Olives, Tomatoes, and Basil
I saved my whole turkey carcass just to make soup. We’ve already had more than our share of turkey sandwiches the past few days and they were delicious on the homemade rolls I made for Thanksgiving too. I often wonder why I don’t make turkey more often but I guess it’s too closely linked to lots of work with other Thanksgiving preps
Susan recently posted..Roasted Dry-Brined Turkey
I think the leftovers are my favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal. Last night I made a turkey pot pie and loved every bite. I don’t think I have enough turkey left for soup this time around so I just may have to cook another turkey!
Linda recently posted..Talking Style
The soup looks so good, Cathy. I love that hot turkey salad the most.
Angie@Angie’s Recipes recently posted..Brown Rice Pilaf with Dried Figs and Pomegranate
My husband and I have Thanksgiving with friends so I never have the leftovers to make for all your wonderful turkey dishes. They certainly look delicious.
Karen (Back Road Journal) recently posted..Is There Such A Thing As A Gourmet Meatloaf Sandwich
Everything sounds so very good. No leftovers since we weren’t home for Thanksgiving. We will cook a turkey for Christmas and I will be back for these recipes. Yummm!
Marilyn recently posted..Last Rose of Summer
Some great recipes for leftover turkey, Cathy! I’ll tuck them in my file for next year.
Barbara recently posted..Chocolate and Peppermint Stars
This is a very creative recipe for leftovers. I wish I thought of this. Christmas is just around the corner and it will be turkey time again.