creamy leftover turkey soup

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Surrey South, BC
Updated on Oct 14, 2025

So comforting and delicious, this satisfying soup recipe is a great way to enjoy your turkey leftovers.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups yellow onions, diced
  • 1/2 cup carrots, diced
  • 1/2 cup celery, diced
  • 1/2 cup red peppers, diced
  • 4 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 3 cloves garlic (large), pressed
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thym leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 1/2 cups Yukon gold potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • 1 cup 35% heavy cream, room temperature
  • 4 - 4 1/4 cups leftover cooked turkey, cut into small pieces
  • 3/4 cup frozen peas
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, for garnish

How To Make creamy leftover turkey soup

  • Step 1
    In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, add 1 Tbsp butter and oil.
  • Step 2
    When sizzling, add onions, carrots, and celery; season with salt. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring often.
  • Step 3
    Add red peppers and cook for 4 minutes or until the ingredients are mostly tender.
  • Step 4
    Add the remaining 2 Tbsp butter and flour. Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir constantly until the ingredients are nicely coated and the flour is cooked, about 3 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Add garlic, basil, thyme, rosemary, and red pepper flakes; sauté for 30 seconds.
  • Step 6
    Stir in broth, scraping the bottom of the pot. Add potatoes and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium and simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Step 7
    In a bowl, add heavy cream and temper it by adding some hot broth. Whisk well before adding more ladles. Set aside until needed.
  • Step 8
    When the spuds are done, add cooked turkey meat, frozen peas, and tempered heavy cream. Mix well and increase the heat to medium-high.
  • Step 9
    Reduce back to medium and let it simmer gently for 5 minutes or until the peas are cooked and the meat is heated through; taste and adjust if needed.
  • Step 10
    Before serving, sprinkle on some fresh chopped parsley.
  • Step 11
    To view this delicious, comforting soup on YouTube, click on this link ➡ https://youtu.be/c8SjpvafrjI

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Category: Turkey Soups
Ingredient: Turkey
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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