Turkey and Vegetable Soup
A comforting and safe soup recipe using expired turkey leftovers and vegetables.
10
Prep Time (min)
35
Cook Time (min)
45
Total Time (min)
6
Servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked turkey, expired but still safe to consume
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Difficulty:Medium
Tags:
expired-food-recipefood-waste-reduction
Instructions
1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2
Add the diced onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
3
Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
4
Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
5
Reduce the heat to low and add the cooked turkey, dried thyme, and bay leaf.
6
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7
Simmer the soup for 20-25 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
8
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
9
Serve hot and enjoy!