5 0 Published Nov 08, 2023, Updated Nov 05, 2024 I love having leftover turkey from Thanksgiving dinner, but I can only eat so many turkey and cranberry sauce sandwiches, which is where this turkey soup recipe comes in!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Perfect for leftovers – This recipe is a great way to use up your leftover Thanksgiving turkey! Filling and flavorful – This soup is packed with veggies, protein-rich turkey, fresh herbs and couscous. It’s definitely a full meal on its own and loaded with tons of flavor! Customizable – Feel free to swap out veggies, use a different grain or adjust the herbs to your liking. Great for meal prep – One pot makes a lot of soup so you can meal prep the soup on Sunday and have a healthy dinner ready for a few nights!
How to Store Leftovers
In the refrigerator: After allowing the soup to cool to room temperature, transfer it to an airtight container and store in the fridge for about 3-4 days.
Bread: Serve your turkey soup with a side of fresh bread (like sourdough). The combination of warm soup ad crusty bread is a classic and comforting choice. Crackers: These almond flour crackers would be delicious served alongside this soup. Side salad: Serve your turkey soup with a simple side salad of mixed greens, dressed with a light vinaigrette. This balances the heartiness of the soup. My spinach salad or kale salad would be great options. Roasted veggies: While the soup already has its fair share of veggies, a side of roasted brussels sprouts, asparagus, or green beans can complement the soup beautifully.
In the freezer: Turkey soup freezes well. If you plan on freezing, it’s a good idea to leave out the couscous as it can become mushy when reheated. To freeze, let the soup cool completely, then transfer to freezer-safe containers or heavy-duty freezer bags. Label with the date and contents. It should stay fresh for up to 2-3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy, thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat on the stove, adding cooked couscous at the end if desired. Reheating: Pour the desired amount of soup into a pot and heat over medium heat until warmed through. You can also heat it in the microwave if you’re in a time crunch. Note! The couscous will soak up more liquid as it sits, so when serving leftovers you might need to add more broth or water to the soup.
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