Dinner

Hearty Turkey Soup with Egg Noodles and Vegetables Recipe

Bylina Carter October 25, 2025October 25, 2025

Introduction

Turkey soup is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for using leftover turkey. This flavorful soup combines tender turkey meat, vegetables, and egg noodles in a rich broth, making it a satisfying meal for any day.

A white bowl filled with clear chicken noodle soup, showing three main layers: at the bottom, light yellow broth with visible herbs; in the middle, orange carrot slices, green celery pieces, and small white chunks of chicken; on top, pale yellow wide egg noodles curled in different shapes. A metal ladle is lifting a portion of the soup displaying the same layers closely, with some black pepper sprinkled on it. The bowl is set on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 turkey carcass, from 14-pound turkey
8 cups chicken broth

12 ounces medium egg noodles
1 yellow onion, chopped

4 stalks celery, thinly sliced
2 medium carrots, thinly sliced

1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon rosemary
1/2 teaspoon thyme
2 cups turkey meat, chopped

Instructions

Step 1: Add the turkey carcass and chicken broth to a large Dutch oven. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
Step 2: Cover the pot and cook for 30 minutes to build rich flavor in the broth.
Step 3: Remove the bones from the pot and discard them.

Step 4: Add the egg noodles, chopped onion, sliced celery, sliced carrots, bay leaf, kosher salt, black pepper, rosemary, thyme, and chopped turkey meat to the broth.
Step 5: Bring the mixture back to a simmer. Cover and cook for 12 minutes until the noodles are tender and cooked through.
Step 6: Remove the bay leaf before serving and enjoy your warm, savory turkey soup.

Tips & Variations

For extra depth, roast the turkey carcass before simmering to enhance the flavor of the broth.
Substitute egg noodles with rice or barley for a different texture.
Add fresh herbs like parsley just before serving for a bright finish.

Include garlic or leeks for added aroma and taste.

Storage

Store leftover turkey soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave until hot. Avoid overcooking noodles during reheating to prevent them from becoming mushy. You can freeze the soup (without noodles) for up to 3 months; add fresh noodles when reheating.

How to Serve

The image shows a close-up of a large white pot filled with chicken noodle soup. The soup has clear golden broth with small droplets of oil and black pepper flakes floating on top. Inside the broth are thick chunks of white cooked chicken, bright orange carrot slices, pale green celery pieces, and pale yellow egg noodles with a ruffled, curly shape. The ingredients are mixed evenly throughout the pot, with the carrots and celery adding color contrast against the creamy chicken and noodles. The pot is placed on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use chicken instead of turkey?

Yes, you can substitute chicken carcass and meat if turkey is not available. The soup will still be flavorful and comforting.

How do I prevent the noodles from getting soggy?

Add noodles towards the end of cooking and cook only until tender. When storing leftovers, consider keeping noodles separate or add fresh noodles when reheating.