The Best Creamy Turkey Noodle Soup
Creamy Turkey Noodle Soup is the perfect comfort food, loaded with tender turkey, veggies, and egg noodles. Quick to make, especially with leftover turkey, this dish is great year-round. Serve with fresh salad and crusty bread for an ideal cozy meal.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 373kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup onion diced
- 2 carrots cut into half moons
- 2 ribs celery diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 - 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 8 cups low sodium chicken broth or use homemade turkey broth or stock
- 4 cups cooked cubed turkey
- 6 ounces egg noodles
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons parsley cubed
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the onions, carrots, and celery, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Remove the woody thyme stems and add the cubed turkey and egg noodles, and let the soup simmer until the noodles are tender, about 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and 1/2 cup water until smooth, then stir in the heavy cream.
- Slowly pour the cream mixture into the soup, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
- Simmer for an extra 2-3 minutes, allowing the soup to thicken.
- Add the peas and cook for 1-2 more minutes, just until they’re heated through.
- Finish by sprinkling with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Chef Jenn's Tips
- This soup is an excellent way to use up leftover turkey, especially from a holiday meal.
- If you’re not planning to eat the whole batch at once, cook the noodles separately and add them just before serving. This prevents the noodles from soaking up too much liquid.
- Store the cooked noodles and soup separately for better leftovers.
- Feel free to add more vegetables, such as corn or green beans, to suit your preferences.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 348mg | Potassium: 596mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 4430IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg