This Tuscan Turkey Soup recipe comes together quickly!
Last year, I bookmarked a recipe called Tuscan Turkey Soup based solely on the name. When I went back to make the recipe with my leftover Thanksgiving turkey and looked carefully at the list of ingredients I was disappointed to discover it used a can of pumpkin in the soup.
I know that pumpkin soup tastes great, but I saw “Tuscan” and had images of tomatoes and oregano floating through my head. I had pumpkin on hand and almost went ahead and made the recipe as directed, but then I decided to make the soup as I imagined it instead. This is now my family’s favorite turkey soup. Even the pickiest child loves it.
Since this uses leftover turkey, this easy turkey soup recipe comes together quickly.
If you didn’t make turkey broth with your leftover turkey bones, you can use chicken broth or vegetable broth instead.
- splash of olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 cup grated carrot
- 2 cups cooked turkey, cubed
- 2 cups diced tomatoes (or 1 - 15 oz. can of tomatoes with juices)
- 2 cups cooked northern beans ( or 1 – 15 oz. can, drained)
- 4 cups turkey broth (How to Make Turkey Broth)
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon basil
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley ( or 2 teaspoons dried)
- In a large soup pot, sauté the onions, garlic, and celery in oil until the onions are translucent.
- Add carrots, turkey, tomatoes, beans, broth, and spices. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
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Christy says
Alea,
this soup looks so delicious – I can believe it is a family favorite. I am with you – not feeling the pumpkin in a Tuscan soup =-]
thanks for sharing this with the hearth and soul hop!
Sheila says
Alea,
Thanks for sharing this. It looks so good. I think I'd be able to eat it—even with the carrots!! I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Take care.