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Easy-to-make Crock Pot soup is the perfect recipe to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey! It’s a comfort food meal loaded with turkey, tender noodles, and vegetables, all in a flavorful broth that’s guaranteed to make you feel warm and cozy from the inside out.
Why This Is The Easiest Soup To Make
I love this recipe not only for the incredible flavor that it has but, also that I’ve cut down on waste using ingredients I had on hand. Turkey Noodle Soup is a no-stress recipe that’s just right after a busy holiday when it’s time to sit back and relax with a big bowl of deliciousness.
What You Need To Make Crock Pot Turkey Noodle Soup
- Leftover Turkey Meat – you can use turkey breasts, dark meat, or a combination of both.
- Onion
- Carrot
- Celery
- Garlic
- Fresh Thyme
- Italian Seasoning – you can substitute dried thyme, basil and rosemary.
- Chicken Broth or Turkey Broth – low sodium stock or broth is preferred. You can make homemade turkey stock with a leftover turkey carcass, seasoning, and water.
- Salt and Pepper
- Egg Noodles
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How To Make This Leftover Turkey Soup Recipe In The Slow Cooker
- Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, turkey, stock, thyme, dried Italian herbs, salt, and pepper to the Crock Pot. Stir. Place the lid on and set the temperature to HIGH and the timer to 3 hours.
- After cooking for 2 ½ hours, remove the lid and add the egg noodles. Stir and replace the lid, and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.
- To serve, remove fresh thyme stems and ladle the soup into bowls.
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What Size Crock Pot Do I Need?
For this recipe, I recommend a 6 or 8-quart crockpot. You can also use the slow cooker option on an Instant Pot.
How Long Does This Soup Cook In The Slow Cooker?
Set the temperature to HIGH and cook for 3 hours. You can cook on LOW for 5 hours if needed.
Do You Cook The Noodles Before Adding Them To The Soup?
Nope, you don’t have to! All you do is add the egg noodles to the slow cooker 30 minutes before serving. The noodles will be cooked in the hot broth to finish the soup recipe.
How To Store And Reheat Leftovers
Place any leftover turkey soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. To reheat, warm it in the microwave or on the stove top.
Substitutions And Variations
- No leftover turkey? Just substitute chicken. This recipe works well for an easy weeknight meal using a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store.
- You can change out the Italian herbs for lemon pepper, Zat’ar, or your favorite herb blend. Bay leaves and poultry seasoning are also good options to add flavor.
- Change out the noodles for wide egg noodles or any small “short cut” pasta like orzo or elbow macaroni.
Make Ahead Instructions
This easy turkey noodle soup can be made up to 2 days before you plan to serve it. I recommend storing the noodles separately and adding them just before reheating and serving. Once you’ve made the soup, store it and noodles in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
How To Freeze Turkey Soup
This soup is a great freezer meal, but make sure you freeze it without the noodles. Cook the soup per the instructions and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw, heat, and add the noodles before serving.
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Equipment
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
- Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, turkey, stock, thyme, dried Italian herbs, salt, and pepper to the Crock Pot. Stir. Place the lid on and set the temperature to HIGH and the timer to 3 hours.
- After cooking for 2 ½ hours, remove the lid and add the egg noodles. Stir and replace the lid, and continue to cook for 30 minutes.
- To serve, remove fresh thyme stems and ladle the soup into bowls.
Notes
Nutrition
Want To Know More About Slow Cooking?
If you are new to cooking with a Crock Pot or just don’t know where to start, I’ve got something to help. I’ve put together a helpful guide with tips and recipes to get you using a slow cooker like a pro!
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You are so welcome!
~Donya
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Hey there Kate!
I am so happy to hear that you’ve been enjoying my recipes, it warms my heart to know that they’ve become favorites of yours! Thank you so much for your kind words of support, please don’t hesitate to reach out if you ever have any questions about a recipe, I’m always happy to help!
~Donya