Ingredients Meat & Poultry Healthy Turkey Recipes Turkey Leftover Recipes Creamy Turkey & Vegetable Soup 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews This comforting creamy turkey soup is a great way to repurpose your Thanksgiving leftovers. The vegetables are perfectly tender and the broth is creamy and flavorful—a perfect soup for when there's a chill in the air! By Julia Levy Julia Levy Julia Levy has been working in recipe publishing for almost a decade, but testing recipes for as long as she's been able to wield a spoon. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 19, 2024 Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Fred Hardy Active Time: 30 mins Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 6 Nutrition Profile: Nut-Free Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 ½ cups chopped leek (white and light green parts) 1 cup thinly sliced carrots 1 cup thinly sliced celery, plus leaves for garnish 1 tablespoon minced garlic 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, plus more for garnish 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 4 cups unsalted chicken or turkey broth 2 cups whole milk 8 ounces unpeeled Yukon Gold potato (1 large potato), cut into 1/2-inch pieces ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper, plus more for garnish 4 cups shredded or coarsely chopped roasted turkey 1 cup frozen green peas Directions Melt butter and oil in a large pot oven over medium heat. Add leek, carrots and celery; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add garlic and thyme; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in flour; cook, stirring constantly, until the vegetables are coated in flour, about 1 minute. Stir in broth, milk, potato, salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil, stirring until the liquid thickens slightly, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Stir in turkey and peas. Simmer until warmed through and the peas are bright green, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle each serving with celery leaves, thyme and ground pepper, if desired. To make ahead Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, August 2021 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 322 Calories 12g Fat 23g Carbs 30g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Serving Size 1 2/3 cups Calories 322 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 23g 8% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 8g Protein 30g 60% Total Fat 12g 15% Saturated Fat 5g 25% Cholesterol 97mg 32% Vitamin A 4745IU 95% Sodium 453mg 20% Potassium 489mg 10% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved