Best 7 Southwestern Turkey Dumpling Soup Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey to the vibrant flavors of the Southwest with our delectable Southwestern Turkey Dumpling Soup. This hearty and comforting soup is a symphony of bold spices, savory turkey, and fluffy dumplings, all swimming in a rich and flavorful broth.

Our recipe collection offers two enticing variations to tantalize your taste buds: the Classic Southwestern Turkey Dumpling Soup and the Vegetarian Southwestern Turkey Dumpling Soup. Both versions are brimming with nutritious ingredients and bursting with Southwestern charm.

The Classic Southwestern Turkey Dumpling Soup features tender chunks of turkey, a medley of colorful vegetables, and a blend of zesty spices that will warm your soul. The Vegetarian Southwestern Turkey Dumpling Soup is a delightful meatless alternative, showcasing the vibrant flavors of roasted poblano peppers, corn, black beans, and a touch of heat.

Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, our step-by-step instructions and detailed ingredient lists will guide you effortlessly through the cooking process. In no time, you'll be savoring a steaming bowl of this Southwestern delight, surrounded by loved ones and enveloped in the warmth of a truly special meal.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

TURKEY WITH DUMPLINGS SOUP



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This soup is a perfect recipe for Thanksgiving leftovers. My husband and I love dumplings, and this mild-tasting, homey dish has flavorful dumplings floating on a tasty turkey and vegetable stew. It really hits the spot on chilly fall and winter days.

Provided by jamanleyx

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

Time 1h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 19

½ cup butter, cubed
8 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
4 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 cup chopped onion
4 ⅔ cups water, divided
2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed beef consomme
2 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 cups cubed cooked turkey
2 cups frozen cut green beans
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons minced parsley
⅛ teaspoon poultry seasoning
¾ cup 2% milk
1 egg

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Saute carrots, celery, and onion for 10 minutes. Add 4 cups water, consomme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Add turkey and beans to the vegetables. Cook for 5 minutes. Mix flour and Worcestershire sauce with remaining water in a bowl until smooth; stir into turkey mixture. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer soup until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • For the dumplings, combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in parsley and poultry seasoning. Combine milk and egg in a separate bowl; stir into flour mixture until just moistened. Drop mixture by tablespoons onto the simmering soup. Cover and simmer until a toothpick inserted into a dumpling comes out clean, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.1 calories, Carbohydrate 28.8 g, Cholesterol 76.4 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 1161.4 mg, Sugar 5 g

SOUTHWESTERN TURKEY SOUP



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An interesting solution to the leftover Thanksgiving turkey dilemma. My 2 1/2 year old daughter helped me make it this year. I like to serve it with warm corn bread.

Provided by Doug Matthews

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

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups shredded cooked turkey
4 cups vegetable broth
1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon lime juice
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cumin
salt and pepper to taste
1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
½ teaspoon dried cilantro
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a large pot over medium heat, combine turkey, broth, canned tomatoes, green chiles, fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, and lime juice. Season with cayenne, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Stir in avocado and cilantro, and simmer 15 to 20 minutes, until slightly thickened. Spoon into serving bowls, and top with shredded cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.9 g, Cholesterol 32.5 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 632 mg, Sugar 5.6 g

TURKEY SOUP WITH DRESSING DUMPLINGS



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I developed this soup when trying to figure out to do with Thanksgiving dinner leftovers. It is delicious and will turn turkey dinner leftovers into an exciting new dish. You can use any leftover vegetables or omit the cranberry sauce. My family loves it with the cranberry sauce.

Provided by Michelle Manning

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

Time 4h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 roast turkey carcass
6 quarts water
4 medium onions
6 medium carrots
5 stalks celery
6 cups leftover stuffing
6 egg whites
cooking spray
1 cup peas
1 cup corn kernels
1 cup cubed turnips
1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning, such as Bell's
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Remove all meat from cooked turkey carcass and set aside. Arrange bones in a roasting pan and broil until browned on both sides.
  • Transfer browned bones to large stock pot and cover with 6 quarts of water. Trim, peel, and chop the onions, carrots, and celery; add peels and ends of raw onions, celery, and carrots to the stock pot and reserve the cleaned vegetables for the soup. Simmer bones and vegetable scraps for 1 hour. Turn off the heat and allow stock to cool for 20 minutes. Strain the stock, discarding the bones and vegetable scraps. Remove the fat from the stock by refrigerating the stock overnight and removing the hardened fat layer from the top or by skimming the fat from the top of the liquid with a ladle.
  • Combine leftover stuffing and egg whites in a large bowl. Form the stuffing mixture into small balls and place on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave the dumplings on High for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and coat with cooking spray. Add the dumplings and cook until the are golden brown on all sides. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • Add the reserved and chopped turkey meat, onions, celery, and carrots to the strained soup stock; simmer for 1 hour. Stir in the peas, corn, green beans, and turnips; simmer until the vegetables are tender. Pour in the jellied and whole berry cranberry sauces, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper; stir. When the cranberry sauce has dissolved into the soup add the cooked dumplings and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.4 calories, Carbohydrate 61 g, Cholesterol 42.8 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 864.6 mg, Sugar 31.6 g

SOUTHWESTERN TURKEY SOUP



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This spicy soup is loaded with turkey, beans, corn and tomatoes. We like it really hot, so we tend to use all three tablespoons of jalapenos...and then some. It's so good on a wintry Midwestern day. -Brenda Kruse, Ames, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
2 to 3 tablespoons diced jalapeno pepper
3 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1-1/2 cups frozen corn
Sour cream, coarsely crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheddar cheese and sliced ripe olives, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Stir in the broth, jalapeno, cumin, chili powder, salt and cayenne. Add the turkey, beans, tomatoes and corn. , Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Garnish with sour cream, chips, cheese and olives if desired. Freeze option: Place individual portions of cooled soup in freezer containers and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 680mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

HEARTY TURKEY SOUP WITH PARSLEY DUMPLINGS



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This is a yummy variation of that traditional use of the leftover turkey. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.

Provided by Christine L.

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

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 picked over turkey carcass
12 cups water
1 ½ cups chopped celery
5 carrots
1 yellow onion, cut into wedges
2 teaspoons salt
¾ teaspoon dried thyme
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 bay leaf
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup milk
1 small rutabaga, cubed
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ pounds cooked turkey, cubed
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 slices white bread, quartered
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk
4 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • Combine turkey carcass, water, 1 cup celery, 2 carrots, onion, 2 teaspoons salt, thyme, bouillon, and bay leaf in large 4 quart stockpot. Bring to boiling. Lower heat, and cover. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Strain stock, and discard solids. Skim off fat using ladle or fat separator. Pick meat off bones when cooled. Reserve meat.
  • Combine 6 tablespoons flour and 1/2 cup milk in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake to combine. Pour stock into pot. Bring to simmering. Strain flour mixture through sieve into stock, stirring.
  • Slice remaining 3 carrots. Add rutabaga, ground pepper, remaining 1/2 cup celery, and sliced carrots. Simmer 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  • While the soup is simmering, prepare the dumplings. Combine parsley and bread in processor; whirl until medium size crumbs. Add 1 1/4 cups flour, baking powder, and salt; process just until combined. Add 1/2 cup milk and butter; process using on-off pulses just until blended.
  • Drop mounded tablespoons of dumpling mixture into simmering soup. Place cover on pot. Cook for 12 minutes, or until dumplings are dry in center. Add turkey meat; cook 3 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 91.3 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 1067 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

TURKEY DUMPLING SOUP



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Simmering up a big pot of this soup is one of my favorite holiday traditions. This is a variation on a recipe my mom made while I was growing up. My husband and children can't get enough of the tender dumplings. -Debbie Wolf, Mission Viejo, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings (4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 meaty leftover turkey carcass (from an 11-pound turkey)
6 cups chicken broth
6 cups water
2 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch slices
1 medium carrot, cut into 1-inch slices
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
SOUP INGREDIENTS:
1 medium onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 cup fresh or frozen cut green beans
1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn
1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas
2 cups biscuit/baking mix
2/3 cup milk

Steps:

  • In a stock pot, combine the first nine ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3 hours. , Remove carcass and allow to cool. Remove meat and set aside 4 cups for soup (refrigerate any remaining meat for another use); discard bones. Cut meat into bite-size pieces. Strain broth, discarding vegetables and bay leaf., Return broth to pan; add the onion, celery, carrots and beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add corn, peas and reserved turkey. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. , Combine biscuit mix and milk. Drop by teaspoonfuls into simmering broth. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift the cover while simmering).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 724mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

LEFTOVER TURKEY SOUP WITH ROSEMARY PARMESAN DUMPLINGS



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This easy and filling soup is a wonderful way to make the most out of leftover turkey or chicken, and it tastes great!

Provided by SunnyDaysNora

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

Time 8h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 turkey carcass
8 cups chicken broth
4 cups water
2 tablespoons lemon juice
5 carrots, peeled and sliced
4 stalks celery, sliced
1 medium yellow onion, diced
½ bunch fresh parsley, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried dill
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon dried rosemary
3 tablespoons shortening
½ cup milk, or as needed

Steps:

  • Place turkey carcass in large slow cooker and cover with broth, water, and lemon juice. Add carrots, celery, onion, parsley, bay leaves, garlic, pepper, thyme, poultry seasoning, oregano, dill, onion powder, and garlic powder.
  • Cook on High for 4 hours. Remove carcass from soup, separate meat from bones. Return meat to the slow cooker and discard bones. Continue cooking on High for 4 hours more.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil 30 minutes before serving. In the meantime, combine flour, Parmesan cheese, baking powder, and rosemary in a bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture is crumbly. Add enough milk to create a thick batter that pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
  • Drop rounded spoonfuls of dumpling batter into the boiling water. Reduce heat to low and let simmer, covered, for 5 minutes. Serve cooked dumplings on top of the turkey soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.4 g, Cholesterol 17.5 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1929.2 mg, Sugar 7 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor, texture, and nutrients to your soup. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and corn.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices. Chili powder, cumin, and oregano are classic Southwestern flavors, but you can also try adding other spices like paprika, cayenne pepper, or chipotle powder.
  • Make sure the turkey is cooked through before adding it to the soup. You can cook the turkey in a skillet over medium heat, or you can bake it in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 30 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the soup simmer for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings. Some good options include shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

Southwestern turkey dumpling soup is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. With its flavorful broth, tender turkey, and fluffy dumplings, this soup is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this Southwestern turkey dumpling soup a try.

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