Best 7 Turkey Soup With Slickers Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable realm of turkey soup, a heartwarming and savory dish that promises to tantalize your taste buds. This culinary masterpiece, brimming with tender turkey, plump dumplings known as slickers, and a symphony of aromatic vegetables, is a comforting embrace on a chilly day. As you embark on this culinary journey, you'll discover a treasure trove of recipes that cater to every palate. From the classic and comforting broth-based soup to the creamy and rich version infused with herbs and spices, each recipe is a testament to the versatility of this timeless dish. Whether you prefer your soup brimming with vegetables or teeming with succulent turkey, there's a recipe here to satisfy your every craving. So, gather your ingredients, let the aromas fill your kitchen, and prepare to savor the ultimate comfort food experience.

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

LEFTOVER TURKEY SOUP



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Instead of the usual (and expected) turkey sandwich, make this easy leftover turkey soup! It's the perfect way to use up your leftover Thanksgiving turkey.

Categories     Thanksgiving     winter     comfort food     dinner     main dish     poultry     soup

Time 40m

Yield 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tbsp. olive oil
2 carrots, thinly sliced
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1 c. green beans
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
8 c. chicken stock
1 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary
2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
3/4 c. uncooked orzo pasta
3 c. chopped cooked turkey
2 c. packed baby spinach leaves
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice, optional
Ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, celery, onion, and green beans. Cook 7 minutes or until vegetables begin to soften. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in the flour. Cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
  • Slowly stir in the stock, rosemary, salt, thyme, oregano and black pepper and bring to a boil. Stir in the orzo. Reduce heat to medium so that the soup gently boils and cook for 8-10 minutes (until the orzo is tender). Add the turkey, spinach, and lemon juice, if using. Cook for 1 more minute or until spinach wilts. Season with more salt and black pepper and serve immediately.

TURKEY SOUP WITH EGG NOODLES AND VEGETABLES



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Make the most of your leftover Thanksgiving turkey with this Turkey Soup recipe from Food Network.

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Time 36m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
2 leeks, cleaned and chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 stalk celery, chopped
3 to 4 cups leftover cooked turkey, shredded or cubed
2 to 3 bay leaves
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
6 ounces uncooked egg noodles
1 cup frozen green peas
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add leeks, carrots, garlic, and celery and saute 4 minutes, until soft. Add turkey, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper and stir to mix well. Add chicken broth and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, partially cover and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Return mixture to a boil and add egg noodles. Cook 10 minutes, until egg noodles are just tender. Stir in peas and cook until peas are just heated through, about 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat, discard bay leaves and stir in parsley.

TURKEY SOUP WITH SLICKERS



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Our grandson calls this 'bone soup' because I make it with Thanksgiving turkey bones! The recipe for slickers--half dumplings, half egg noodles-- comes from my grandmother.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 2h50m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 turkey carcass
5 quarts water
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped carrot
½ cup chopped celery
3 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 leaf (blank)s bay leaves
1 egg
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon dill weed
½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • Place the first nine ingredients in a Dutch oven or soup kettle. Bring to a boil; skim fat. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours. Remove bay leaves. Remove carcass; allow to cool. Remove turkey from bones and cut into bite-size pieces; set aside. Pour 1 cup of the broth into a bowl; add egg and beat. Stir in enough flour to form a stiff dough. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 8-10 times or until smooth. Divide dough in half; roll out each piece to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into 2-in. x 1/4-in. strips. Add dill and poultry seasoning to remaining broth; bring to a gentle boil. Drop slickers into broth; cover and cook for 30-35 minutes or until tender. Add peas and reserved turkey; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.9 g, Cholesterol 42.8 mg, Fat 10.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 449.3 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

HOMEMADE TURKEY SOUP



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The guests have gone home, the dishes are done-and now the fun part begins. Turn the day after the big meal into a turkey soup-making day, when you can spend a few hours gently simmering a meaty broth and savory vegetables. The result will be a homemade creation that might soon become your black Friday tradition.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h55m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

Carcass from cooked 10- to 12-lb turkey
3 quarts (12 cups) water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning or dried sage leaves
1 dried bay leaf
1/2 cup uncooked pearl barley
3 medium carrots, sliced (1 1/2 cups)
1 cup chopped onions
2 medium stalks celery, sliced (1 cup)
3 cups cut-up cooked turkey
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Break up turkey carcass to fit 6-quart Dutch oven. Add water, salt, pepper, poultry seasoning and bay leaf. Heat to boiling over high heat; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Skim off any residue that rises to the surface. Remove bones, meat and bay leaf from broth; cool. When cool enough to handle, remove meat from bones, and cut into bite-size pieces; reserve. Discard bones and bay leaf.
  • Skim fat from broth; discard. Stir in barley. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in carrots, onions, celery, 3 cups cooked turkey and reserved turkey cut from bones. Simmer uncovered 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables and barley are tender. Stir in parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fiber 3 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 330 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g

HOMEMADE TURKEY SOUP



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This recipe comes from a number of years of playing in the kitchen. I find that the addition of beef stock to the recipe adds depth to a usually bland soup. Any type of pasta can be used.

Provided by Margaret Bannon

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

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ cups diced celery
1 ½ cups diced carrots
1 cup diced onion
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 bay leaf
3 cups beef stock
3 cups chicken stock
2 cups roasted white turkey meat
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ cup rotini pasta

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; saute celery, carrots, onion, parsley, and bay leaf until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Add beef stock, chicken stock, turkey, salt, and pepper to vegetable mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pot with a lid, and simmer until soup is heated through, about 15 minutes.
  • Stir rotini into soup and cook until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 856.9 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

HOMEMADE TURKEY SOUP



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You can make the most of even the smallest pieces of leftover meat on your holiday turkey with this homemade turkey soup. I simmer the bones to get the rich flavor, then easily remove any meat that remains. I add rice, vegetables and cream soup for a hearty turkey soup that's tasty and economical. -June Sangrey, Manheim, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 3h5m

Yield 10 servings (about 2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 10- to 12-pound turkey)
2 quarts water
1 medium onion, cut into wedges
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 bay leaves
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

Steps:

  • Place the turkey carcass in a stockpot; add the water, onion, salt and bay leaves. Slowly bring to a boil over low heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours., Remove carcass; cool. Strain broth and skim fat. Discard onion and bay leaves. Return broth to the pan. Add the carrots, rice, celery and chopped onion; cover and simmer until rice and vegetables are tender. , Remove turkey from bones; discard bones and cut turkey into bite-size pieces. Add turkey and cream soup to broth; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 391mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

TURKEY SOUP



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My daughter got this recipe from her husband's mother. As in many households, our turkey gets picked over for a few days after the holidays. This soup is especially good on cold winter nights when it's snowing...which happens a lot where I live! -Carol Brethauer, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 4h30m

Yield 12 servings (5 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 14-pound turkey)
3 quarts water
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, grated
1 bay leaf
Dash poultry seasoning
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Salt, optional

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, place turkey carcass, water and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 4-5 hours. , Remove carcass from stock. Remove any meat; dice. Return to stock along with rice, onion, celery, carrots, bay leaf and poultry seasoning. Add remaining seasonings to taste. Cover; simmer over medium-low heat until rice is cooked. Discard bay leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 412mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose the right turkey: Use a whole turkey or turkey parts, such as breasts or thighs. Fresh or frozen turkey can be used, but if using frozen, thaw it completely before cooking.
  • Make a flavorful broth: Use a combination of vegetables, herbs, and spices to create a flavorful broth. Common ingredients include carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
  • Cook the turkey until tender: Simmer the turkey in the broth until it is cooked through and tender. This can take several hours, depending on the size of the turkey.
  • Make the slickers: While the turkey is cooking, make the slickers by combining flour, eggs, milk, and salt. Roll out the dough and cut it into small pieces.
  • Add the slickers to the soup: Once the turkey is cooked, add the slickers to the soup and cook until they are tender. This will take about 10 minutes.
  • Season the soup to taste: Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.
  • Serve the soup: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

This classic turkey soup with slickers is a hearty and flavorful meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. The combination of tender turkey, vegetables, and homemade slickers creates a soup that is both comforting and satisfying. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious turkey soup that your family and friends will love.

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