Turkey Noodle Soup
Serves 6 to 8
Time 30 min
What better way to use leftover turkey from Thanksgiving than to make a satisfying pot of turkey noodle soup? Our hearty version gets a nutritional boost from kale and whole wheat elbow macaroni.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or homemade turkey broth
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bunch kale, thick stems removed and leaves thinly sliced
- 2 cups whole wheat elbow macaroni
- 2 cups (10 ounces) cubed or shredded cooked turkey breast
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Method
Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot.
Add onion, carrots, celery and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and beginning to brown, 6 to 7 minutes.
Stir in broth, 4 cups water and thyme and bring to a boil.
Add kale and macaroni and return to a boil. Cook about 5 minutes or until macaroni is al dente.
Stir in turkey and pepper and cook 2 to 3 minutes longer or until turkey is heated through. Remove thyme sprigs before serving.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 200 calories (35 from fat), 4g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 30mg cholesterol, 220mg sodium, 32g carbohydrates (4g dietary fiber, 3g sugar), 17g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth or homemade turkey broth
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bunch kale, thick stems removed and leaves thinly sliced
- 2 cups whole wheat elbow macaroni
- 2 cups (10 ounces) cubed or shredded cooked turkey breast
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper