You simply must add this easy leftover Thanksgiving soup recipe to your menu planning this year. It’s a perfectly delicious way to use all of those tasty leftovers this holiday season.
With a side of crusty garlic bread, soup is the perfect meal for the cooler weather in my opinion and so far my kids agree with me! They may get tired of all of the soup that we have been eating soon, but I am on a mission to keep it interesting and mix it up!
That’s where this Thanksgiving leftover soup comes in handy…
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This leftover turkey soup recipe makes the perfect holiday meal this time of year. It’s my favorite way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers the next day!
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Our Thanksgiving is in October here in Canada so after hosting Thanksgiving dinner last month I threw together this utterly delicious, simple soup. I love using turkey leftovers in this way!
This soup seriously took only minutes to make. We served it with turkey and cranberry sandwiches on fresh herb bread. Best. Leftovers. Ever!
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Supplies:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 2 cups leftover cooked butternut squash
- 1 cup leftover cooked carrots
- 1 litre chicken broth or leftover turkey broth
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp red curry paste
- 1/2 tsp fresh minced ginger
- Pinch paprika
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Tip: making homemade turkey broth is a great way to use your turkey carcass. My friend Michelle shares a great turkey broth recipe full of tips and tricks too!
Leftover Thanksgiving soup:
Directions:
1. Add olive oil and the first three ingredients to a large pot.
2. Use an immersion blender to combine.
3. Add turkey stock and seasoning and stir.
4. Bring to a boil over medium high heat.
5. Turn heat to medium-low heat and simmer for thirty minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Serve with a pinch of paprika and a sprig of parsley.
This leftover soup recipe makes four servings and is perfectly paired with a turkey sandwich. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
This is one of those soup recipes that is super versatile. Try some of these suggestions!
Substitutions:
- Swap out the curry and ginger for more traditional spices like poultry seasoning, black pepper and a bay leaf.
- Add wild rice, egg noodles or white rice for a hearty soup.
- Use whatever leftovers you may have! We’ve added white onion, green beans, celery stalks, leftover gravy and even diced brussels sprouts in the past.
- After blending the soup, leftover turkey meat can also be added. Simply chop up dark meat or turkey breast into bite sized pieces and add them to the pot.
- This creamy soup can easily be cooked in the slow cooker for 4 hours on low.
- Use sweet potatoes or yams instead of squash.
MORE OF OUR HOLIDAY FAVORITES:
- Do you have leftover turkey? Make these turkey cranberry sliders or turkey salad sandwiches!
- Looking for a low carb alternative to your standard stuffing? Try this delicious keto friendly stove top stuffing recipe!
- My mom always makes the best side dishes for Thanksgiving dinner! Try her classic yams recipe this year.
- These roasted parmesan brussel sprouts from my friend Bailey are a must make!
- This cranberry salsa recipe is a family favorite and makes the perfect appetizer!
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Leftover Thanksgiving Soup
You simply must add this easy leftover Thanksgiving soup recipe to your menu planning this year. It's a perfectly delicious way to use all of those tasty leftovers this holiday season.
Ingredients
- 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 2 cups leftover cooked squash
- 1 cup leftover cooked carrots
- 1 litre chicken stock or leftover turkey broth
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp red curry paste
- 1/2 tsp fresh minced ginger
- Pinch paprika
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Add olive oil and the first three ingredients to a large stock pot.
- Use an immersion blender to combine.
- Add turkey stock and seasoning and stir.
- Bring to a boil over medium high heat.
- Turn heat to low and simmer for thirty minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve with a pinch of paprika and a sprig of parsley.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 252Total Fat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 1121mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 4gSugar: 9gProtein: 10g
All values are approximate and based on ingredients used by the recipe writer. Always calculate your own individual nutritional values for the most accurate calculation.
