Description
This Easy Crock Pot Turkey Noodle Soup is a comforting and hearty recipe perfect for using leftover turkey. Loaded with tender turkey, fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and egg noodles, this slow-cooked soup is simple to prepare and delivers rich, warm flavors. Ideal for a nourishing meal on chilly days or as a make-ahead freezer-friendly option.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 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
Noodles
- 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 the ingredients together to mix evenly.
- Slow Cook Soup: Place the lid on the Crock Pot, set the temperature to HIGH, and cook the soup for 3 hours total. This will allow the vegetables to soften and flavors to meld.
- Add Noodles: After cooking for 2 and a half hours, remove the lid and add the egg noodles to the soup. Stir gently to combine, then replace the lid and continue cooking on HIGH for the remaining 30 minutes, until the noodles are tender.
- Final Touches and Serve: Before serving, remove the fresh thyme sprigs from the soup and ladle the hot turkey noodle soup into bowls. Serve warm for a comforting meal.
Notes
- This soup is excellent for freezing, but make sure to freeze it without the noodles to avoid sogginess. Prepare the soup as directed, cool, then store in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, thaw and reheat, then add freshly cooked noodles before serving.
- Store any leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop.
- Nutritional values are estimated and may vary based on specific brands or ingredients used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
