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Leftover Turkey Soup Recipe 

Last Updated November 6, 2022. Published August 20, 2022 By Davinah Cenou Montezuma

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If you have some leftover air fryer turkey tenderloin, turkey thighs, or pressure cooker turkey breast, get creative with my turkey soup recipe. This simple yet delicious dish uses less than 10 ingredients and takes about 30 minutes to prep and cook. You can also make more than one portion and freeze it, especially if the turkey was freshly cooked. Learn how to make turkey soup with cauliflower rice for the whole family to enjoy.

tasty Leftover Turkey Soup on a bowl

Why Make This? 

  • Option for using leftover turkey: Your leftover turkey shouldn’t go to waste. Try my turkey veggie soup recipe, the perfect switch-up for leftover turkey salad.
  • Great for meal prep: If you’re busy but want something delicious and healthy, you can make enough soup to last 3-4 days in the fridge. 
  • Easy and Quick: This soup recipe is as easy as 1,2,3. The 4-step process requires no special cooking skills and takes less than 30 minutes.

Ingredients Needed

  • Air fryer turkey tenderloin: Shred about half of the air fryer tenderloin. You can also use any leftover turkey meat like my air fryer turkey thigh.
  • Olive oil
  • Carrots: Chopped
  • Garlic: Minced
  • Chicken Better than Bouillon: Low in sodium, flavorful
  • Water
  • Bay leaves
  • Cauliflower rice: Fresh or frozen works well in this recipe
celery, turkey tenderloin, chicken better than bouillon, garlic, carrots, olive oil, cauliflower rice and water on separate bowls and containers

How To Make Leftover Turkey Soup

  1. Add the carrots, celery, garlic, and olive oil to the center of the pot. Cook for 3 minutes to get the vegetables tender.
  2. Add the bouillon and bay leaves to the pot, then stir until the bouillon is incorporated. Cover the pot and cook on medium-low for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Shred the turkey using a hand shredder or dough attachment on a stand mixer.
  4. Add the turkey and cauliflower rice to the pot. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. (That’s enough time for the cauliflower to heat through).
steps to cook Leftover Turkey Soup

Recipe Tips & FAQs

  • Buy chicken Better than Bouillon: Better than Bouillon is low in sodium and more flavorful than regular bouillon or broth.
  • You can use fresh or frozen cauliflower: If you don’t have fresh cauliflower rice, frozen cauliflower will do. No need to thaw it in this low carb turkey rice soup recipe.
  • Use a hand shredder or dough attachment on a stand mixer: Use any of these two tools to shred your turkey and make the soup richly meaty.
How long after cooking turkey can you make soup?

Immediately. There is no need to wait.

What can you add to bland turkey soup?

Lots of flavor comes from the turkey meat. However, if your turkey is bland, add spices and herbs to it first, then salt and pepper. 

How to thicken homemade turkey soup?

You can use flour or cornstarch. If you need a gluten-free or low-carb thickener option, try xanthan gum. I personally don’t use a thickener for this recipe.

What is turkey soup made of?

The main ingredient is turkey meat. My recipe uses turkey meat, a bouillon substitute, vegetables, herbs, and spices.

Can you add turkey drippings to a soup?

Yes. You can use it as a substitute for some of the water and bouillon in this recipe. 

How long is turkey soup good in the fridge?

It can last 3-4 days in the fridge.

Is turkey soup good for you?

Yes. It contains lots of proteins, vitamins, and minerals.

Recipes to Enjoy This With

  • Keto Garlic Bread Knots
  • Air Fryer Turkey Thighs
  • Keto Cornbread

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Leftover Turkey Soup

Get creative with your leftover turkey using this easy Leftover Turkey Soup recipe. It features less than 10 ingredients and uses cauliflower for a low carb Turkey rice soup alternative.
Prep: 5 mins
Cook: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Course: Dinner, Soup
Servings: 4
Calories: 262kcal
Author: Davinah
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Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups leftover turkey, shredded, This amounts to about half of the air fryer turkey tenderloin
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 3/4 cup carrots, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 5 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 4 tsp Chicken Better than Bouillon, low sodium
  • 4 cups Water
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 cup Cauliflower Rice, frozen

Instructions

  • Add the olive oil, garlic, carrots and celery to the center of the pot. Cook for 3 minutes (to get the vegetables tender)
  • Add bouillon, water, and bay leaves to the pot. Stir until the bouillon is incorporated.
  • Cover the pot and cook on medium low for 10-15 minutes.
  • Shred the turkey using a hand shredded or dough attachment on a stand mixer.
  • Add the Turkey and cauliflower rice to the pot. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes (enough time for the cauliflower to heat through)

Recipe Notes

  • Buy chicken Better than Bouillon: Better than Bouillon is low in sodium and more flavorful than regular bouillon or broth.
  • You can use fresh or frozen cauliflower: If you don’t have fresh cauliflower rice, frozen cauliflower will do. No need to thaw it in this low carb turkey rice soup recipe.
  • Use a hand shredder or dough attachment on a stand mixer: Use any of these two tools to shred your turkey and make the soup richly meaty.

Nutrition Details

Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 629mg | Potassium: 493mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4162IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg

The nutrition facts come from entering the recipe ingredients into Spoonacular API, a database of food ingredients. They may vary for any recipe based on the exact product used. The keto sweeteners I use have 0g net carbs & are not included because sugar alcohols do not impact most people. This is provided as a courtesy, but you can do your own calculations if you wish!

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