Leftover Turkey Spinach Noodle Soup
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes Cook Time 20 minutes minutes Total Time 30 minutes minutes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced about 2 cups
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2-3 carrots, diced about 1 1/2 cups
- 3 stalks celery, diced about 1 cup
- 4 cups leftover turkey, cubed or chicken
- 6 cups turkey stock or chicken stock
- 6 oz fresh baby spinach
- 4 oz egg noodles
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- fresh ground pepper to taste
Heat olive oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium. Add onions, garlic, celery, and carrots. Saute for 3-4 minutes.
Add thyme, oregano, celery salt, and salt and pepper and stir. Add stock and bring up the heat to medium high and bring to a boil.
Add turkey and noodles, reduce heat, bring to a simmer and cover and let simmer for 10 minutes to cook noodles.
Add spinach, lemon juice, and lemon zest and stir well to mix in the spinach. Cook for another 5 minutes.
Serve and enjoy!
Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 1044mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 5308IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg