Description
This Easy Crock Pot Turkey Noodle Soup is a comforting, hearty, and flavorful dish perfect for using leftover turkey. Combining tender turkey, fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and classic egg noodles, this slow-cooked soup delivers warmth and nourishment with minimal effort. Ready in just over three hours using a Crock Pot, it’s an ideal recipe for busy days or cozy family meals.
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 2–3 cups shredded cooked turkey
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken or turkey stock
- 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 3 cups egg noodles
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add the chopped onion, sliced carrots, chopped celery, minced garlic, shredded turkey, chicken or turkey stock, fresh thyme sprigs, dried Italian herbs, Kosher salt, and pepper into the Crock Pot. Stir to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cook Soup: Place the lid on the Crock Pot and set the temperature to HIGH. Cook for 3 hours total, but at the 2 ½ hour mark, proceed to the next step.
- Add Noodles: After 2 ½ hours of cooking, carefully remove the lid and stir in the egg noodles. Replace the lid and continue cooking on HIGH for an additional 30 minutes until the noodles are tender.
- Finish and Serve: Once cooked, remove the fresh thyme sprigs from the soup. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot for a comforting meal.
Notes
- This recipe works perfectly with leftover turkey or chicken.
- For freezer storage, omit noodles; freeze the soup separately for up to 3 months. Add noodles fresh when reheating.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or microwave.
- Nutritional values are estimates and may vary based on specific ingredients and brands used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
