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Thanksgiving Leftovers Soup

If you want a change from post-Thanksgiving turkey sandwiches, you don't have to give up the bird just yet. When dark November turns to chilly December, warm up with this carrot, corn and green beans soup, which uses the best of the holiday feast in a steamy, satisfying bowl.

Serves 8
Ready in 55 mins
Prep time 20 mins
Cooking time 35 mins
314 calories per serving

Ingredients

> 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
> 3/4 cup chopped celery
> 3/4 cup chopped carrots
> 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
> 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
> 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
> 1 cup fresh green beans
> 3/4 cup sweet corn kernels (fresh, frozen or canned)
> 1 cup instant wild rice
> 3 cups shredded cooked turkey
> 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
> 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
> 4 tbsp premade stuffing (optional; don't use if making recipe gluten-free)

Steps

1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add celery, carrots and onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
2
Add flour and pepper and cook for 2 minutes more, stirring constantly.
3
Add broth and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits.
4
Add green beans, corn and rice and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until the rice is tender, about 7 minutes.
5
Stir in turkey, sour cream and parsley and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes more.
6
Top each serving with 1 Tablespoon of stuffing (optional).

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