Turkey and Vegetable Soup

A simple soup of leftover turkey, carrots, celery, onion and greens in broth with garlic and thyme — a healthy way to use up holiday leftovers.

  • Prep 10 min
  • Cook 20 min
  • Ready in 30 min
  • About 26 g protein
A small pot of vegetable soup with a spoon, next to a fresh tomato

This is a healthy and delicious way to use up those turkey leftovers!

— Kristen

Ingredients

Nutrition per serving

Calories
220
Protein
26 g

Serving: 1 1/2 cups. Estimated from USDA values for the ingredients listed, so your numbers will vary with the brands you use.

Instructions

  1. Sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery in olive oil until softened.
  2. Add broth and bring it to a boil.
  3. Stir in the turkey and spinach or other greens.
  4. Simmer until heated through and season to taste.
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