how do you add flavor to turkey soup

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This Turkey Soup recipe is easy to make from scratch with leftover turkey, flavorful broth, and vegetables! Add-on options include rice, potatoes, pasta, and lots of vegetables!

When the holidays are over, this Turkey Soup is the first thing that I make! (I usually make it when it’s still Thanksgiving day. ) This soup freezes so well, I make it with leftover chicken or turkey and keep it in my freezer all year round!

I love getting creative with the different add-on options (pasta, rice, tortellini, potatoes, and lots of vegetable options)-I’ll tell you how each can be added below! Don’t miss my PRO tips as well!

how do you add flavor to turkey soup

What to Add to Turkey Soup

This recipe outlines how to add bow tie pasta, but there are lots of add-on options that are great in this soup. Here is how to incorporate each option:

  • This is one of my favorites, I use Rana 5-cheese tortellini, but any variety is really good . I boil the tortellini on the side and add it directly to serving bowls. It only needs 4 minutes of cooking time! (You can also boil it in the microwave!)
  • Chicken and Rice Soup is a classic. I use 2 + 1/4 cups of cooked rice. I cook the rice on the side and add it right to serving bowls to make sure that rice doesn’t absorb all of the broth when I store leftovers.
  • Orzo, acini de pepe, elbows, shells, ditalini, and orecchiette are all small pastas that make a great addition to this soup. (I would use 3/4 cup dry pasta.) I recommend boiling it separately and adding directly to serving bowls, as pasta will absorb the broth during storage.
  • Red potatoes are always a great candidate for soup because they hold up the best. Yukon golds are also creamy and delicious in this soup. Dice them up and give them about 20 minutes of simmering time in the soup, or until they are fork tender. Be careful not to overcook them as they can become crumbling and fall apart, especially if you plan on freezing leftovers.
  • (Be sure to try my creamy chicken potato soup next!)
  • 1 cup of frozen vegetables can be added during the last 10-15 minutes. (I like using corn, green beans, peas, etc.) Squash and zucchini can be added at this time too.
  • Spinach and kale can be added during the last 3-5 minutes.
  • Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. This soup makes an excellent freezer meal. Just be sure not to store this soup with pasta/rice, as it will absorb all of the broth.

How to Make It

See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.

Soften the mirepoix (onions, carrots, celery) in butter. Add the garlic, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, bay leaf, and seasonings.

Add the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Add the turkey. Simmer gently for 20 minutes.

Cook the pasta separately and add it directly to serving bowls. Ladle the soup on top. If you don’t anticipate leftovers, cooked pasta can be added right to the soup pot.

  • Melt the butter in the Crock Pot. Add the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic and toss to coat.
  • Add the seasonings, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, turkey, and broth.
  • Cook on low for 6 hours. Cook pasta separately and add it to serving bowls. Ladle the soup on top and serve!

Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey Soup

FAQ

How to add flavor to bland turkey soup?

You can add more herbs and different spices to add more flavor to turkey soup, but sometimes a bit of salt is all you need. The other clincher is cooking the carcass low and slow to get as much flavor from the roast turkey as possible. Try sauteeing your vegetables in a bit of olive oil before adding to the soup.

Why is my turkey soup so bland?

Not Adding Acid If a soup is tasting bland in the bowl, consider adding acid rather than salt. A squeeze of lemon or lime, or a dash of yogurt or sour cream can add brightness to the bowl.

What can I add to my soup to make it more flavorful?

Use fresh vegetables, high-quality meats or broth, and fresh herbs to add depth of flavor. Add acidity: A squeeze of lemon or lime juice, a dash of vinegar, or a splash of wine can brighten the flavors of a soup and make it taste more complex.

How do you fix bland turkey stock?

Make sure you season your turkey stock/broth with herbs (save your carrot tops from making Glazed Carrots), fresh parsley, herbs, peppercorns and bay leaf. If you add too much water, it can water down the stock making it bland (in this case, once you strain it, simmer it to reduce and intensify flavor).

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