Lazy Leftover Turkey Soup Slow Cooker Recipe

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5 from 7 votes

Lazy Leftover Turkey Soup Slow Cooker Recipe

Leftover turkey soup is the perfect crockpot meal in a bowl. A great way to repurpose all those leftover turkey bones and meat to make a new and wonderful, but different dish that everyone will love.

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time10 15

Course: Appetizer, Brunch, dinner, lunch, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crockpot turkey soup, easy soup recipes, leftover turkey recipe, leftover turkey soup, slow cooker turkey soup, turkey soup

Servings: cups

Calories: 65kcal

Author: The Lazy slow cooker

Equipment

6 quart or larger slow cooker
slow cooker liner (optional)
Knife and cutting board

Ingredients

leftover turkey carcass and any meat that may be left on the bones
1-2 carrot stalks
1-2 celery stalks
1 small onion, cut in quarters diced onion works here as well
2 bay leaves
6-8 peppercorns
2-3 raw garlic cloves a tablespoon of minced garlic works as well
water
2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary can use dried as a substitute
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

place slow cooker liner in slow cooker, if using
break apart carcass just enough to fit into slow cooker.
leftover turkey carcass and any meat that may be left on the bones
add large pieces of carrot and celery (this is a great way to use up any leftover veggies from holiday crudite, if you served one)
1-2 carrot stalks, 1-2 celery stalks
add onion, garlic, bay leaves, salt, and peppercorns
1 small onion, cut in quarters, 2 bay leaves, 6-8 peppercorns, 2-3 raw garlic cloves
Fill slow cooker with water to within on inch of top
water
lay rosemary sprigs on top, cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours
2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary
after cooking, allow to cool slightly and run through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth
If you just want broth, you are done!!
If you want turkey soup, you can add the veggies and meat from what was strained out back into broth. be careful not to add back in any small bones.
Alternatively, place fresh leftover turkey meat and vegetables into the broth when you are ready to serve it and allow them to cook for a few hours on low until everything is heated through and the vegetables are soft.
to make turkey noodle soup, add desired amount of al dente cooked noodles to slow cooker 10-15 minutes prior to serving.
add salt and pepper to taste
salt and pepper to taste

Notes

*calorie information does not include noodles

Nutrition