A hearty and flavorful soup perfect for using leftover turkey, packed with vegetables and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
olive oil
2tablespoonsolive oil
vegetables
1mediumleek, white and light green parts only, sliced
2large stalkscelery, sliced 1/8-inch thick
2clovesgarlic, minced
broth and turkey
4cupslower-sodium chicken or turkey broth
24-inchthyme sprigs, plus thyme leaves for garnish
0.25teaspoonsalt
0.25teaspoonground pepper
2cupsshredded or diced leftover roasted turkey or thick-cut deli turkey
2mediumcarrots, diagonally sliced 1/2-inch thick
1cupfrozen peas
Grated lemon zest & lemon wedges for garnishlemon zest and wedges
Instructions
Heat oil in a large pot; cook leek and celery until softened, 5-8 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
Add broth, thyme, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes. Stir in turkey and carrots; cook until carrots are tender, 10-15 minutes. Remove thyme sprigs.
Stir in peas; cook 30 seconds. Divide among bowls; garnish with thyme leaves and lemon zest. Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Using leftover turkey makes this soup quick and economical.