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Posted: 2015-11-24T13:11:19Z | Updated: 2022-11-22T19:18:12Z The Turkey Soup Recipes You Need After Thanksgiving | HuffPost Life

The Turkey Soup Recipes You Need After Thanksgiving

Use that leftover turkey and cook up a big cozy pot of comfort.

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You did it. Thanksgiving  dinner is over. After you’ve stuffed yourself full of turkey  and stuffing , cleared the dishes from the table and settled down in front of the TV, there should always be one guy left in the kitchen. The turkey carcass.

For as long as I can remember, my mother put our leftover turkey carcass in a stockpot full of water, wisely cooking every last ounce of meat from the bones and turning it into soup. She reserved the bulk of the leftover meat for turkey sandwiches , but the last bits that were clinging to the bone gave our turkey soup all the flavor it could ever need.

Whether you want to make a simple chicken noodle-style soup, a thick stew or a broth with Asian influences, we’ve got you covered. Check out this collection of our favorite turkey soup recipes, and let us know which is your favorite.

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The Pretend Baker
Leftover Turkey Broccoli Soup with Stuffing Croutons
Get the Leftover Turkey Broccoli Soup with Stuffing Croutons recipe from The Pretend Baker
2
Foodie Crush
Turkey Pot Pie Soup
Get the Turkey Pot Pie Soup recipe from Foodie Crush
3
Foodie Crush
Roasted Butternut Squash And Turkey Chili
4
Cookin' Canuck
Light Turkey And Corn Chowder
Get the Light Turkey and Corn Chowder recipe from Cookin' Canuck
5
A Spicy Perspective
Creamy Poblano And Turkey Soup
Get the Creamy Poblano and Turkey Soup recipe from A Spicy Perspective
6
Mountain Mama Cooks
Leftover Turkey And Wild Rice Soup
Get the Leftover Turkey and Wild Rice Soup recipe from Mountain Mama Cooks
7
Handle The Heat
Turkey Pot Pie Soup
Get the Turkey Pot Pie Soup recipe from Handle The Heat
8
Simply Recipes
Turkey Soup With Lemon And Barley
Get the Turkey Soup with Lemon and Barley recipe from Simply Recipes
9
Alexandra Stafford/Food52
Canal House Turkey And Potato Soup
Get the Canal House Turkey and Potato Soup recipe from Alexandra Stafford via Food52
10
Simply Recipes
Chipotle Turkey Pozole
Get the Chipotle Turkey Pozole recipe from Simply Recipes
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Food52
Turkey Pho
Get the Turkey Pho recipe from Food52
12
Simply Recipes
Spicy Turkey Soup With Yogurt, Chickpeas And Mint
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Simply Recipes
Curried Turkey Soup
Get the Curried Turkey Soup recipe from Simply Recipes

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27 Kitchen Products From Amazon You'll Use So Often, They'll Practically Pay For Themselves
A trio lasagna pan(01 of27)
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Promising review: "Question: What do you do if you are a vegetarian and your family eats meat and you want a lasagna but don't want to make two full pans? Answer: Get this product right now! With this pan you can make a quick meal since you don't have to cook the noodles, even with the regular lasagna noodles. I find the walls of these pans are compact and the heat from the channels cooks the pasta around it quickly, resulting in fork-tender lasagna without boiling first. The trick is to use a lot of sauce and cover it with foil. The added bonus with this pan is the fact that the leftovers can be stored easily and simply in containers ready to go for tomorrow's lunch no cutting and messing with lasagna slices in a flat pan. Take care of your products though, as others have said, do not let this soak in water too long or it may rust." PinkSugar (credit:www.amazon.com)
A veggie chopper(02 of27)
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A rotary cheese grater(03 of27)
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A pair of left-handed scissors(04 of27)
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Promising review: "So my three youngest are left-handed even though no one else in the family is. Now that they are teens their school-sized left-handed scissors don't fit their hands. I ordered these because we have always used Fiskars school stuff, especially scissors. They are just what I was hoping they would be. And my teens are so excited to not have to use the regular kitchen scissors anymore. Sounds funny, but when you are left-handed those things make a big difference. I am going to order a few more pairs. Great scissors!" oliveoil

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A handheld milk frother(05 of27)
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A clip-on pasta strainer(06 of27)
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A salad spinner(07 of27)
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A handheld surface 3-in-1 steam mop(08 of27)
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A cast-iron Dutch oven(09 of27)
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An electric can opener(10 of27)
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A chopper tool(11 of27)
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Promising review: "The chopper breaks up ground beef, turkey, etc. much more efficiently than can be done with a spatula or turner. I don't normally purchase incredibly specialized utensils if I can get by without them, however, I think this chopper is worth the money because it saves time and makes cooking easier. The nylon material is heat-resistant and seems durable, but the packaging still directs not to leave on a hot surface when not in use." Karen
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An instant-read digital thermometer(12 of27)
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A vented microwave food cover(13 of27)
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An egg bite maker(16 of27)
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An anti-soggy cereal bowl(18 of27)
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A Yonanas fruit soft-serve maker(19 of27)
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A fantastic combo air fryer and oven(20 of27)
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Promising review: "I never had an air fryer before, but now that I have one (in the toaster oven), don't know how I lived without it! This little oven does it all! Easier to clean with the slide-out tray and the air fryer, oven, and broiler (that's all I've used so far!) all work great! Can't wait to try and make my own beef jerky! Best money I've ever spent on a small appliance!" Ally

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And some silicone air fryer liners(21 of27)
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Promising review: "I have had an air fryer for years and am just now finding out about these things?! So easy to pop in the dishwasher rather than having to clean the air fryer basket. I still wipe down the basket from juices while cooking, but overall these are now a must in my house." Madeline Curry
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A teeny-tiny mini waffle maker(22 of27)
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Promising review: "At first, I laughed thought it was too small to really do anything. I was so wrong it's an amazing little waffle maker!! Can cook almost anything on it! I have cooked eggs, waffles, and French toast." S PETERSON
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A heat-safe, durable pizza stone(23 of27)
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A breakfast sandwich maker(24 of27)
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Promising review: "Single best appliance I own. My boyfriend sent me this sort of as a joke; we both thought it was both ridiculous and brilliant to have a McMuffin maker in your house. And then I tried cooking with it for the first time. Holy crap, it's AMAZING. I ended up using frozen waffles for the bread; you have to trim them just a tad, but they are the perfect amount of crispy. I love experimenting with this, and have built some truly amazing sandwiches. Waffles, eggs, avocado, Swiss, and ham. Waffles, egg, corn salsa, jack cheese. If you can fit it into the rounds, you can make a sandwich with it. The panel under the egg slides out easily and cleanly when the egg is cooked (I find four minutes is perfect for cooked eggs with runny yolks), and the whole middle section can simply be tossed in the dishwasher." Elizabeth Joy Weaver
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A KitchenAid mini stand mixer(25 of27)
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A set of two baking mats(26 of27)
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