Best 8 Old Fashioned Turkey Noodle Soup Recipes

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**Soothing and Comforting: Embark on a Culinary Journey with Old-Fashioned Turkey Noodle Soup**

In the realm of classic comfort foods, few dishes evoke the warmth and nostalgia of a hearty bowl of turkey noodle soup. This time-honored recipe, passed down through generations, promises a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and soothe your soul. Whether you're seeking a nourishing meal on a chilly day or craving the essence of home cooking, this old-fashioned turkey noodle soup stands ready to deliver.

Within this culinary guide, you'll discover a treasure trove of recipes that encompass the essence of this comforting dish. From the traditional preparation that utilizes leftover turkey and homemade broth to creative variations that incorporate different vegetables and herbs, each recipe offers a unique twist on the classic. Whether you prefer a simple, rustic approach or desire a more elaborate, gourmet experience, this collection caters to diverse tastes and dietary preferences.

As you embark on your culinary journey, you'll be guided through the process of creating a rich and flavorful broth, simmering tender pieces of turkey, and selecting the perfect noodles to complement the dish. Along the way, you'll learn the art of seasoning and balancing flavors, ensuring that every spoonful bursts with a harmonious blend of savory, aromatic, and comforting flavors.

So, gather your ingredients, don your apron, and prepare to experience the culinary magic of old-fashioned turkey noodle soup. Let the aromas fill your kitchen and embrace the warmth and comfort that this classic dish has to offer. Bon appétit!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

OLD-FASHIONED TURKEY NOODLE SOUP



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Make the most of leftover turkey with this down-home soup. Creating a broth by roasting the turkey, garlic and vegetables adds richness and depth to the flavor without the need for additional fats. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 4h45m

Yield 10 servings (3-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 19

BROTH:
1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12- to 14-pound turkey)
2 cooked turkey wings, meat removed
2 cooked turkey drumsticks, meat removed
1 turkey neck bone
1 medium unpeeled onion, cut into wedges
2 small unpeeled carrots, cut into chunks
6 to 8 garlic cloves, peeled
4 quarts plus 1 cup cold water, divided
SOUP:
3 quarts water
5 cups uncooked egg noodles
2 cups diced carrots
2 cups diced celery
3 cups cubed cooked turkey
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2-1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place the turkey carcass, bones from wings and drumsticks, neck bone, onion, carrots and garlic in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 1 hour, turning once., Transfer the carcass, bones and vegetables to an 8-qt. stockpot. Add 4 qts. cold water; set aside. Pour remaining cold water into baking pan, stirring to loosen browned bits. Add to pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-4 hours. , Cool slightly. Strain broth; discard bones and vegetables. Set stockpot in an ice-water bath until broth cools, stirring occasionally. Cover and refrigerate overnight. , Skim fat from broth. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, bring 3 qts. water to a boil. Add noodles and carrots; cook for 4 minutes. Add celery; cook 5-7 minutes longer or until noodles and vegetables are tender. Drain; add to simmering broth. Add cubed turkey; heat through. Stir in the parsley, salt, thyme and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 670mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HOMEMADE TURKEY NOODLE SOUP



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This comforting turkey noodle soup, made with homemade turkey stock, is perfect for warming up on a chilly night.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 celery stalks, diced medium
3 carrots, cut into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
1 medium white onion, diced medium
Coarse salt and ground pepper
8 cups Easy Turkey Stock
2 cups wide egg noodles
1 sprig rosemary, about 2 inches long
3/4 pound shredded cooked turkey

Steps:

  • In a 6-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-high. Add celery, carrots, onion, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook until onion softens, about 3 minutes.
  • Add stock and bring to a rapid simmer. Add noodles, rosemary, 2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and simmer until noodles are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Add turkey and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 4 g

CLASSIC TURKEY AND RICE SOUP



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Is there anything as warm as a bowl of soup made with the leftovers of a meal that you shared with your family?

Provided by Sarah

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

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 turkey carcass
1 large onion, halved and skin left on
1 large carrot, roughly chopped
1 stalk celery, roughly chopped
1 head garlic, halved
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
salt and ground black pepper to taste
water to cover
2 large onions, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • Combine turkey carcass, halved onion, roughly chopped carrot, roughly chopped celery, halved garlic head, 1 teaspoon rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper in a stockpot; pour in enough water to cover. Bring mixture to a boil, cover pot, reduce heat, and simmer until flavors have blended, about 1 hour.
  • Remove turkey carcass and pull remaining meat from bones; reserve meat and discard carcass. Remove vegetables and bay leaves from stock using a slotted spoon and discard.
  • Stir diced onions, diced carrots, diced celery, minced garlic, poultry seasoning, 1 teaspoon rosemary, and onion powder into stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer until vegetables are very tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Add cooked rice and turkey meat to soup; season with salt and pepper. Cook until rice and turkey meat are warmed, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 3.7 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 56 mg, Sugar 4 g

OLD MAN'S TURKEY NOODLE SOUP



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My Dad cooks nothing, except for this soup -- old fashioned, simple, and delicious!

Provided by KDcook

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

Time 2h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 turkey drumsticks
3 quarts water
2 large onions, chopped
4 carrots, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground dried sage
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
½ teaspoon celery salt
2 cups uncooked egg noodles

Steps:

  • Combine the turkey drumsticks and water in a large soup pot and bring to a boil. Stir in onions, carrots, celery, garlic, salt, black pepper, sage, thyme, rosemary, and celery salt; reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until the turkey meat is very tender, about 2 hours. Remove the turkey drumsticks and allow to cool. When cool enough to handle, strip the meat from the bones and tendons, chop the meat, and return to the soup.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook the egg noodles a boil until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain. Scoop noodles into soup bowls and fill the bowls with turkey soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 74.8 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 29.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1092.6 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

OLD-FASHIONED TURKEY NOODLE SOUP RECIPE - (5/5)



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Provided by tschnet1

Number Of Ingredients 15

Broth:
1 leftover turkey carcass
1 medium unpeeled onion; wedges
2 unpeeled carrots, chunks
6 - 8 garlic cloves, peeled
4 qts plus 1 cup cold water, divided
Soup:
12 cups water
5 cups uncooked eg noodles
2 cups diced carrots
2 cups diced celery
3 cups turkey, cubed
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 1/2 tsp salt
2 tsp dried thyme

Steps:

  • Place all broth ingredients in a roasting pan and bake uncovered at 400º for 1 hour, turning once. Transfer carcass bones and vegetables to an 8-qt kettle. Add 4 qts cold water and set aside. Pour remaining cold water into baking pan, stirring to loosen browned bits. Add to kettle. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 3-4 hours. Coll slightly. Strain broth, discard bones and vegetables. Set soup kettle in an ice-water bath until cooled, stirring occasionally, cover and refrigerate overnight. Skim fat from broth. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer. Meanwhile, in a dutch oven, bring 3 qts water to a boil. Add noodles and carrots; cook for 4 minutes. Add celery, cook 5-7 minutes longer or until noodles and vegetables are tender. Drain, add to simmering broth. Add cubed turkey; heat through. Stir in parsley salt, thyme and pepper.

MOM'S OLD FASHIONED TURKEY AND NOODLES



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At home we had noodles quite a bit because mom could make them up, cook them fast and they were inexpensive for a family of four. She would put leftover roast beef chicken, ham or turkey with them and a few pantry vegetables. They were true comfort food and filling enough even for dad. Fall and winter bring my thoughts back home...

Provided by Pam Ellingson

Categories     Turkey

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 turkey thighs, bone in, skin on (about 1 1/2-2 lbs)
salt and pepper
2 to 3 Tbsp oil
1 medium carrot , cut in large chunks
1 medium onion, cut in large chunks
1 celery stalk, cut in large chunks
2 can(s) chicken broth , 15 oz cans
2 c water or as needed to barely cover turkey
2 bay leaves
1 clove garlic
1/2 tsp poultry seasoning, optional
1 pkg 16 oz. reames egg noodles homestyle
2 medium carrots, cubed or sliced
1 large onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped or sliced

Steps:

  • 1. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil to medium high. Salt and pepper the turkey thighs on both sides. Place the thighs in the pan and brown well on all sides.
  • 2. When the turkey is well browned, add the chunks of vegetables and the garlic and saute them for a few minutes.Add the chicken broth, water (just enough to cover the turkey and veggies) and bay leaves. Add poultry seasoning here if desired.
  • 3. Bring to a boil and then turn down heat to medium and simmer the mixture until turkey is tender and the internal temperature is 160 to 170 degrees F. Remove turkey from broth, let cool. Remove skin and bone from turkey and discard. Chop meat into bite sized chunks.
  • 4. Strain broth through a sieve and discard the vegetables. Defat the broth, place back into the Dutch oven, bring to a boil and add the noodles. Turn heat to medium and add the cubed or sliced vegetables. Cook until noodles are tender, stirring frequently to avoid sticking. (Cooking generally takes longer than is indicated on the package for these noodles.)
  • 5. When noodles are tender to your preference, add the chopped turkey meat and heat through. Add salt and pepper to taste. By the time the noodles are done, and the turkey reheated, most of the broth should be absorbed and thickened. (If you like more broth, add another can of chicken broth) Serve HOT.

TURKEY NOODLE SOUP



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With Thanksgiving close at hand (early October in Canada and late November in the United States) this simple recipe helps utilize the inevitable turkey leftovers. Enjoy!

Provided by Frank Butcher

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h45m

Yield 5 quarts, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

5 quarts water
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup celery leaves, chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
7 chicken bouillon cubes
1 tablespoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped (see notes)
1 cup fresh peas or 1 cup frozen peas
1 cup carrot, sliced
1 cup cut green beans, fresh or frozen
4 cups fine egg noodles (8 Oz)
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup flour
turkey carcass, from a 15-20 pound turkey

Steps:

  • In an eight quart kettle or Dutch oven place turkey bones, water -- down through to and including the bay leaf.
  • Heat to boiling; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Remove the bones to a platter and let c ool.
  • Add the parsley through to green beans.
  • Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, scrape meat from carcass and return meat to soup pot. Add liquid if required.
  • Heat to boiling; add noodles and cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a small frying pan; stir in flour.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the flour browns.
  • Stir into boiling soup.
  • When the soup returns to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Serve hot in large bowls - as if there were any other kind! - Enjoy.
  • Notes: I serve this with fresh French Bread and butter.
  • I have used yellow beans and a mixture of both.
  • Once I wound up using frozen mixed vegetables - and it was still good.
  • On two makings, chicken was substituted for the turkey - and it turned out well.
  • Hints on Herbs and Spices: To substitute dried herbs for fresh, use 1/3 tsp powdered or 1/2 tsp crushed for every Tbsp of fresh chopped herbs.
  • To test for dryness before packing (in case of drying f resh herbs for winter use) put a few sprigs or leaves in a tightly covered jar and watch for condensation.
  • Store herbs in tightly covered jars, away from heat. Add mint, oregano, basil and any other dried herbs to recipes at the end or near end of cooking time for a more pronounced flavour.
  • If you are enlarging recipes, spice to taste rather than to measure. When preparing cooked foods for freezing, it is advisable to under-season them with herbs or spices, then add more seasoning to taste when you reheat them and you will have the ultimate in flavour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.5, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 25.3, Sodium 1488.2, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 3.3, Protein 4.5

OLD-FASHIONED TURKEY SOUP



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For added convenience freeze some of the soup in individual serving-size portions.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 3h10m

Yield 22 servings (5-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12-pound turkey)
5 quarts water
SOUP:
3 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 can (28 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 large onion, chopped
2 large carrots, shredded
1 cup chopped celery
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
3/4 cup fresh or frozen peas
3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Place the turkey carcass and water in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; slowly bring to a boil over low heat. Cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours. , Remove carcass and discard. Strain broth through a cheesecloth-lined colander. If using immediately, skim fat or refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight; remove fat from surface. Stock may be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for 4 to 6 months., For soup, return strained broth to pan. Add the turkey, vegetables, rice, bouillon and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until rice and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 522mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Tips:

  • To make the turkey noodle soup more flavorful, use a whole turkey carcass instead of just the breast. The carcass will add a lot of flavor to the broth.
  • If you don't have a whole turkey carcass, you can use a combination of turkey bones and meat. Just be sure to use at least 2 pounds of bones for a flavorful broth.
  • For a more hearty soup, add more vegetables, such as carrots, celery, and potatoes.
  • If you want a creamy soup, add a cup of milk or cream to the broth.
  • Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper.

Conclusion:

Old-fashioned turkey noodle soup is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you have a leftover turkey, be sure to make a pot of this delicious soup.

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