Best 2 Lemon Turkey Soup Recipes

Have you ever tried a soup so delicious that it warms your soul? Well, look no further than this Lemon Turkey Soup! Packed with zesty lemon flavor and tender pieces of turkey, this soup is a hearty and comforting dish that's perfect for chilly evenings. In this article, we'll share two irresistible variations of this classic soup: a comforting stovetop version and a convenient slow-cooker version. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds tingling!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

LEMON TURKEY SOUP

Lemon Turkey Soup image

A wonderful, light soup perfect for the post-holiday turkey leftovers. The lemon in this recipe makes your palate zing, and it is so friendly on the waist-line when you need a 'light' meal after the heaviness of the holidays. Enjoy!

Provided by Gitano

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Turkey Soup Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup chopped red onion
1 clove garlic, minced
¾ cup thinly sliced carrots
½ cup chopped celery
⅓ cup diced red bell pepper
2 cups turkey stock
1 cup diced cooked turkey
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
1 pinch sea salt
fresh ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add carrots, celery, and red bell pepper; cook and stir until carrots begin to soften, 8 to 10 minutes.
Pour turkey stock into vegetable mixture and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer until flavors blend, about 20 minutes.
Stir cooked turkey, lemon juice, and lemon zest into turkey stock mixture; simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes. Add spinach leaves, salt, and black pepper; simmer until spinach wilts and turns bright green, 1 to 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 27.6 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 482.2 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

LEMON TURKEY SOUP WITH FRESH SPINACH AND FARFALLE

Lemon Turkey Soup with Fresh Spinach and Farfalle image

Categories Soup/Stew Pasta turkey Quick & Easy Lunch Lemon Spinach Healthy Bon Appétit Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 celery stalks, chopped
2 carrots, diced
1 large red bell pepper, chopped
8 cups (or more) canned low-salt chicken broth
2 cups dried farfalle (bow-tie) pasta
2 cups diced cooked turkey
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1/2 10-ounce package ready-to-use spinach leaves (about 6 cups)
Grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and stir 1 minute. Add celery, carrots and red bell pepper and sauté until vegetables are tender, about 8 minutes. Add 8 cups broth and bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer to blend flavors, about 20 minutes. Add pasta and simmer until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
Mix turkey, lemon juice and lemon peel into soup. Add spinach. Simmer until spinach wilts but is still bright green, stirring occasionally, about 3 minutes. Thin soup with additional chicken broth, if desired. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper.
Ladle soup into bowls. Serve, passing cheese spearately.

Tips:

Use a whole turkey for a richer flavor. A whole turkey will give your soup a more robust and flavorful broth than using just turkey pieces.
Roast the turkey bones before making the soup. Roasting the turkey bones will help to deepen the flavor of the broth.
Use a variety of vegetables. The more vegetables you use, the more flavorful your soup will be. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and parsnips.
Add some herbs and spices. A few well-chosen herbs and spices can really elevate the flavor of your soup. Some good options include thyme, rosemary, sage, bay leaves, and black pepper.
Don't overcook the soup. Overcooking the soup will make the vegetables mushy and the broth bland. Simmer the soup for just long enough to heat it through and cook the vegetables.

Conclusion:

Lemon turkey soup is a delicious and comforting soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover turkey after Thanksgiving or Christmas. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this soup is sure to become a family favorite. So next time you have a craving for something warm and hearty, give this lemon turkey soup a try. You won't be disappointed!