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Bowl of turkey soup in a white bowl with carrots and egg noodles.
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Homemade Turkey Soup

A cozy, flavorful turkey soup made with tender leftover turkey, fresh veggies, warm spices, and egg noodles for the perfect post-holiday comfort meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: soup, Thanksgiving, turkey
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 189kcal
Author: Sara

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small yellow onion diced
  • 2 ribs celery diced
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 8 cups chicken broth can sub turkey broth or stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 cups leftover turkey diced/shredded
  • 1 cup wide egg noodles uncooked
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon parsley
  • 1 teaspoon mustard powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground sage
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • Boil noodles according to package directions. Set aside.
  • In a large soup pot, melt butter.
  • Add onions, celery, and carrots. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes or until carrots are softened.
  • Add garlic, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, bay leaf, basil, oregano, parsley, mustard powder, sage, and pepper. Stir well and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
  • Add broth and bring to a boil.
  • Add turkey and allow soup to simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Add cooked pasta and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Add turkey at the end: Since it’s already cooked, add your turkey to the soup towards the end to avoid drying it out.
  • Store pasta separately: Avoid mushy pasta by storing it separate from the broth in the refrigerator.
  • Dice ingredients evenly: Cutting your veggies and turkey into similar-sized pieces helps everything cook evenly and gives the soup a more consistent texture.
  • Sauté for flavor: Let the onions, carrots, and celery cook until softened and fragrant — this builds a deeper, richer soup base.
  • Season as you go: Broth salt levels vary, so tasting and adjusting before adding the noodles ensures the perfect flavor balance.
  • Don’t skip the bay leaf: It adds subtle savory depth that really rounds out the classic turkey-soup flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 1333mg | Potassium: 392mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3780IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg