For most households the day after Thanksgiving can imply both a full day of Black Friday shopping or (what we do) a enjoyable day with none cooking! Thanksgiving leftovers are scrumptious the primary time, however much less tempting the fourth meal in a row. This home made leftover turkey soup recipe is the proper method to reinvent Thanksgiving leftovers.

This soup helps nourish the physique with gut-healing bone broth and veggies, which could be a welcome aid after vacation indulgence. And now that the majority Black Friday gross sales can be found online, you’ll be able to eat your leftovers from the consolation of your couch whereas buying!

Turkey Soup From Scratch

The day after Thanksgiving you’ll have the power to throw on a pot of home made turkey stock, or chances are you’ll not. Our household will get natural pasture-raised turkey, which is normally pricier than typical birds. The nutrition is effectively price it for the price although. To get essentially the most out of the leftover turkey carcass I wish to make turkey broth with it.

Simply throw the turkey bones in a gradual cooker (or massive pot) with some water. You may also add salt, poultry seasoning, and different herbs for taste. You can discover my full recipe for homemade broth right here.

If you don’t need to make your own then store-bought broth works simply as effectively. I like this one from Kettle and Fire. You may also use chicken broth for a fast option.

Turkey soup is a great manner to make use of up leftover Thanksgiving turkey. The broth helps to maintain the meat moist since turkey is vulnerable to drying out with reheating.

After you could have the broth, this recipe is a snap. Throw all of the substances in a soup pot or Instant Pot, and let the goodness simmer. I’ve additionally included instructions for an Instant Pot model beneath the recipe.

Turkey Soup Variations

Maybe it isn’t the day after Thanksgiving or your loved ones opted for duck this yr. In any case, you’ll be able to nonetheless make this with chicken. A rotisserie chicken works effectively to show this into chicken soup.

I take advantage of potatoes so as to add some filling carbs, however you would additionally add one other starch. Gluten-free dumplings or egg noodles make a good addition. Wild rice or white rice make for a scrumptious turkey and rice soup. Add some leftover inexperienced beans or different veggies if desired. Since that is a leftover soup the thought right here is to maintain issues straightforward and use what you could have!

Turkey Soup Instant Pot Option

Since the turkey is already cooked, that is an straightforward Instant Pot soup. Use the identical substances from the above recipe.

1. Saute carrots, celery, and onion for 3-4 minutes in Instant Pot on the saute setting.
2. Add the remaining of the substances.
3. Seal the Instant Pot and set it for 4 minutes on handbook high strain.
4. Allow a 5 minute natural launch, then manually launch strain.
5. Ladle into bowls and serve.

What to Do With Leftover Turkey?

If you continue to have leftover turkey after soup, put some within the freezer for simple protein one other evening. Or attempt one of these yummy recipes. Turkey does great in a selection of soups, stews, and casserole dishes.

• Pumpkin Chili – This recipe makes use of cinnamon together with conventional chili soup spices for a stunning twist. Instead of ground beef use chopped up turkey within the recipe.
• Paleo Turkey Tetrazzini – The traditional dish reinvented with coconut milk in place of dairy and served with a selection of veggies.
• Vegetable Frittata – Add diced turkey and candy potatoes to this base frittata recipe. Throw in some leftover slivered Brussels sprouts for good measure!
• Broccoli Casserole – Replace the chicken with turkey for a creamy one pan meal.

What are your favourite methods to re-purpose Thanksgiving turkey and different vacation leftovers? I’d love to listen to!