Description
A from-scratch version of a comforting classic, this Homemade Turkey Noodle Soup features rich, slow-simmered stock, tender vegetables, shredded turkey, and fresh homemade noodles. Perfect for using leftover turkey and warming up on chilly days.
Ingredients
- For the Stock:
- 1 turkey or chicken carcass
- 1 onion, quartered
- 2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
- 2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
- 1 chicken bouillon cube (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- For the Soup:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 cups carrots, sliced
- 1 1/2 cups celery, sliced
- 1 cup onion, diced
- 4 bay leaves
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 cups cooked turkey, diced (or chicken)
- For the Noodles:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Make the Stock: In a large pot, place the turkey or chicken carcass, quartered onion, chopped carrots, and chopped celery. Cover with water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a steady simmer. Cook for 1–2 hours, or until the meat is falling off the bones.
- Carefully remove the carcass and discard the bones. Strain the stock through a fine mesh strainer into another large clean pot.
- Pick out any usable meat and set aside. Discard remaining solids.
- Add a chicken bouillon cube if desired and stir to dissolve. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare the Soup: To the strained stock, add minced garlic, sliced carrots, sliced celery, diced onion, bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary.
- Bring to a simmer and cook until vegetables are tender, about 20–25 minutes.
- Add the diced turkey meat and simmer for an additional 10 minutes. Remove bay leaves and herb stems before serving.
- Make the Noodles: In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center, add eggs and milk. Mix to form a dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth. Roll out thinly and cut into strips.
- Drop fresh noodles into the simmering soup and cook for 3–5 minutes until tender.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- To save time, you can use pre-made broth and store-bought egg noodles.
- Use leftover Thanksgiving turkey or rotisserie chicken for added convenience.
- Soup can be frozen without the noodles; add fresh noodles when reheating.
- For richer flavor, simmer the carcass longer (up to 3 hours).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 263
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
