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Turkey Pasta Soup - a super delicious soup and great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken.

Turkey Pasta Soup

This is how you'll want to use your leftover turkey or chicken! Wee ones love this soup, and grownups almost always request second helpings.

Course Soup
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 129 kcal
Author Chris Scheuer

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ¾ cup finely chopped shallots about 3 large shallots
  • 3 medium celery stalks diced
  • 8 medium carrots peeled and diced
  • 12 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 medium bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt if you're using regular salt, start with a half teaspoon and add more, if needed.
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 ¼ cup Acini Di Pepe pasta* You can also use pastina, orzo or Israeli couscous, also known as pearl pasta.
  • 4 cups leftover turkey or chicken diced, rotisserie chicken works great
  • 1 teaspoon each finely chopped fresh parsley rosemary and thyme
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Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large Dutch oven or pot. Add chopped shallots and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add celery and carrots and cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
  2. Add the 12 cups of broth, bay leaves, 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, salt and pepper. Bring soup to a boil then reduce to a steady simmer and cook, uncovered for 20 minutes.
  3. Remove bay leaves and add the Acini Di Pepe pasta. Stir and return to a simmer. Cook for 8-10 more minutes, or until pasta is tender.
  4. Add diced turkey (or chicken), parsley, rosemary and thyme. Stir well and remove from heat. Taste and add more salt and pepper, if needed. Cover and allow soup to sit for 15 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld.

Recipe Notes

* Acini Di Pepe are tiny, round Italian pasta, commonly found at many larger grocers. Acini Di Pepe are often used in Italian wedding soups and are also wonderful in salads. For this Turkey Pasta Soup, the Acini Di Pepe are cooked right in the broth and add a magically delicious and comforting flavor and texture. If you can't find Acini Di Pepe, pastina, Israeli couscous or orzo will also work, though our favorite is definitely the Acini Di Pepe.

Nutrition Facts
Turkey Pasta Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 129 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 10mg3%
Sodium 229mg10%
Potassium 301mg9%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 5115IU102%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 21mg2%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.