Leftover Turkey noodle soup recipe from carcass and Egg Noodles will be your go-to soup for the season, which you can't stop eating! 😍
You could also try: Thai Coconut Curry Chicken Soup or Keto Chicken Pot Pie Soup, or Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup
Use your leftover veggies, like carrots and celery, from your Thanksgiving veggie tray, and this recipe will be a winner for your family! 🥕🍜
More Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Recipes
- Leftover Turkey Mushroom and Wild rice soup (Deliciously Creamy!!)
- Garlic Sesame Turkey Stuffed Zucchini Boats
- Italian Turkey Meatballs in marinara sauce
- Easy Turkey lasagna Recipe
- Instant Pot Turkey Breast
- Turkey Tetrazzini
- Turkey Enchiladas Recipe
- Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs
- Turkey Chili in a Crockpot
Replace Turkey with chicken and make this a Chicken Noodle Soup, if you want, but make sure you use Turkey carcass to make the broth. 🍲
Make sure you try this Authentic Thai Red Curry Noodle Soup
Sadly, store-bought broth won't give you the flavor that you are looking for! 😔
Homemade Turkey Noodle Soup is my definion of comfort food just after Thanksgiving day!
Creamy Turkey Noodle Soup from carcass is packed with flavors, making it a delicious dinner!
Easy turkey noodle soup - It's all I am craving right now!
After a hearty Thanksgiving dinner, you need Soup. It's all I am craving right now. 🍗
This simple Leftover Turkey Soup with Salt, Pepper, and Bouillon Cube is way too good to be kept hanging on the menu.
There are times (especially during the winter) when you are craving a hearty, comforting bowl of cold winter evening soup. ❄️
I love soup. In fact, I love this so much that even when I don't have Leftover turkey, I buy some and make this soup.
Ingredients for homemade turkey and noodle soup
- Turkey Carcass
- Turkey Meat (White or Dark)
- Egg Noodles (Dry)
- Yellow Onions
- Carrots
- Celery rib
- Bouillon Cube
- Salt and Freshly cracked black pepper
- fresh parsley & fresh dill leaves (for garnish)
How to Make Leftover Turkey Soup with egg noodles and vegetables
Craving for the perfect Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey noodle soup? You will LOVE this recipe for comforting Turkey Noodle Soup!
- STEP 1: Cook Turkey Carcass, Yellow Onions, Carrots, and Celery in a large soup pot with some water for about 1.5 hours on Medium Heat.
- STEP 2: Add a couple more cups of water to the pot.
- STEP 3: Add Turkey meat and dry Egg Noodles into the Pot.
- STEP 4: Add the Carrots, Onions and Celery back into the Pot.
- STEP 5: Season with Salt and Pepper. Add Bouillon Cube.
- STEP 6: Cook for an additional 8-10 minutes or until the noodles are al dente.
Garnish your Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup with fresh chopped parsley and dill leaves.
TIP: Instead of Leftover Turkey you can use Leftover Chicken as well.
Can you freeze Turkey Noodle Soup?
Homemade turkey soup with turkey carcass will stay fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days. Here's how to store it:
- Allow the noodle soup to cool down completely at room temperature.
- Store the leftover soup in a ziplock bag or an airtight container.
- Store leftover turkey noodle soup in the fridge under 39°F or 4°C for 3 days.
Make Ahead Instructions
You can make your Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup ahead of time. Here's how to make this soup in advance:
- Assemble everything like explained in the instructions.
- Don't add egg noodles to the pot. Hold them off until ready to cook further.
- Allow the Make Ahead turkey noodle soup to cool down at room temperature.
- Transfer the soup to an airtight container or a ziplock bag.
- Freeze for 4 to 6 months.
- When ready to serve the soup, reheat the soup in the pot. Add the noodles and cook for 8-10 minutes or until the noodles are cooked.
TOP TIPS:
- Make your Own Turkey Broth with Turkey Carcass for excellent flavor.
- You can add more veggies for more flavor.
- You can sauté the onions, carrots, and celery with some butter & flour, before making the soup.
Variations
- Cabbage - Add shredded cabbage for more flavor in this Turkey Carcass Noodle Soup recipe
- Peas - Fresh English peas add a sweet flavor to this Turkey Noodle Soup
- Green beans - You must have leftover green beans from Thanksgiving sides.
- Leeks - Leeks bring out a bright earthy flavor. Try Potato Leek Soup
Can I Make this Turkey Noodle Soup in my Slow Cooker?
Yes Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup can be easily prepared in your crockpot or slow cooker.
Make sure you add everything raw when making Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup in the slow cooker.
There is no point in cooking the veggies separately in a pan and then adding them to the slow cooker.
You know, that's the best thing about crockpot Turkey noodle soup because it makes it a simple dump-and-forget dinner recipe that everyone LOVES!!!!!
Can I make Turkey Noodle Soup in my Insta Pot?
YES, Why not! Such a simple turkey noodle soup can be easily made in your instant pot. Just saute the veggies with a bit of butter, add the turkey, broth, and cook. Add the noodles only after the pressure has released, cover and let it cook for 5-10 min and then, simply garnish and serve!
Remember that if you're making Instant Pot Turkey Noodle Soup, you need to add the egg noodles only at the end so that they do not get too mushy after cooking in the instant Pot.
How can I thicken my turkey soup?
To thicken your Turkey Noodle soup, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of cornstarch or all-purpose flour. Stir well until the soup has a smooth texture.
Should you cook noodles before adding to soup?
No. In fact, adding noodles to the soup should be the very last thing that you do. In fact, try to cook the noodles until they are fully cooked.
Do you boil noodles with lid on or off?
You should always put on a lid when boiling noodles. It prevents water from boiling over.
The soup cooks so well on medium-low heat with the lid on.
More Soups to try this season:
- Instant Pot Lasagna Soup with Ground Beef
- Lemon Spinach Orzo Soup
- Sweet Potato Soup
- Easy Black Bean and Spinach Soup
Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup - Talk about a delicious recipe!
INGREDIENTS
- 1 Turkey Carcass remains from a carved turkey, meat removed
- 6 cups Turkey Meat white or dark (can be replaced with chicken)
- 16 ounce egg noodles dry
- 16 cups Water more as per requirement
- 2 medium Yellow Onions finely chopped
- 2 ribs celery two of the sticks
- 2 medium carrots chop in rounds
- salt and Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 bouillon cube
- 1-2 teaspoon dried rosemary or fresh chopped rosemary
- fresh parsley and fresh dill
INSTRUCTIONS
Cook Soup
- In a large soup pot, add 1 Turkey carcass (meat removed), 2 medium finely chopped yellow onions, 2 ribs of celery, and 2 medium carrots chopped in rounds.
- Pour 16 cups of water and season with salt, Freshly ground black pepper, and dried rosemary.
- Cover the soup pot with a lid and cook on medium-low for 1.5 hours (one and half hours)
- Add 6 cups of white or dark turkey meat (can be replaced with chicken), 16-ounce dry egg noodles, and 2 bouillon cubes. You might want to add more water since most water must have evaporated. You can add a couple more cups of water as per your desired consistency.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the noodles are fully cooked.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and fresh chopped dill leaves if desired.
- Serve hot with Honey Butter Skillet Corn or Classic Southern Blueberry Muffins and a side salad.
- Let it cool down completely if you want to store the leftover soup. Transfer to an air-tight container and store it in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Notes
- Make your Own Turkey Broth with Turkey Carcass for excellent flavor.
- You can add more veggies for more flavor.
- You can sauté the onions, carrots, and celery with some butter & flour, before making the soup.
Variations
- Cabbage - Add shredded cabbage for more flavor in this Turkey Carcass Noodle Soup recipe
- Peas - Fresh English peas add a sweet flavor to this Turkey Noodle Soup
- Green beans - You must have leftover green beans from Thanksgiving sides.
- Leeks - Leeks bring out a bright earthy flavor. Try Potato Leek Soup
James says
Simply the best turkey noodle soup recipe I’ve ever had!! Super creamy and hearty ❤️❤️
Meridith says
Gosh this is the best turkey soup recipe ever! SO SO SO CREAMY AND COMFORTING