Last year, I bookmarked a recipe called Tuscan Turkey Soup based solely on the name. When I went back to make the recipe and looked carefully at the list of ingredients I was disappointed to discover it used a can of pumpkin in the soup. I am sure 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.
This is an easy recipe that 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.
How will you be using your leftover turkey? Need ideas? Here is a round up of Leftover Turkey Recipes.
tamilyn says
Always trust your gut. It sounds delish 🙂
Dan says
This looks awesome, and I have the leftover turkey in the freezer waiting to be used! Thanks!
Shana says
That sounds so good and the picture looks so yummy!
Melynda says
Your soup looks great, and I love that you went ahead and made your own version! Thanks for sharing.
vickie says
Looks wonderful -I'm going to try this -I usually make turkey pot pie.
vickie
girlichef says
I had to chuckle when I saw that you originally made this because of the name…I do the SAME thing w/ anything Tuscan, LOL!! I love the sound of your homemade version and totally want to try some w/ my leftovers this year. Delicious 😀 thanks for sharing w/ the hearth and soul hop this week!
Kristen says
I wouldn't have added the pumpkin either – your recipe looks wonderful!
I'd love you to link this to This Week's Cravings – it's Thanksgiving Leftovers week!
http://www.frommytinykitchen.blogspot.com
a moderate life says
Alea, it is my week off from commenting on the hop, but that didn't stop me coming over here to wish you and your family a wonderful thanksgiving and for me personally giving thanks to have met you on the web! You are a wonderful person and I look forward to a blooming blogging friendhip with you! All the best and your soup looks yummy too! alex
Miz Helen says
Your soup looks great, we would really enjoy it. Thank you for sharing and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Butterpoweredbike says
Oh boy, I love that you used beans in this soup. It just sounds perfect, but now I'm curious about the pumpkin, too.
No leftovers for me because I'm working 🙁 But the upside is that I don't have to spend a day cooking and another half day cleaning up. Happy turkey day to you and your family!
Thank you for sharing your creation with the Hearth and Soul hop.
Couscous & Consciousness says
Great looking soup – great that you followed your instincts rather than the recipe 🙂
Sue
Tina @ MOMS CRAZY COOKING says
Thanks for linking up to This Week's Cravings. Next week will be Crock Pot recipes, hope to see you linking up again soon! 🙂
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.
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!