Description
This comforting Leftover Turkey and Stuffing Dumpling Soup is a delicious way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers. The hearty soup is loaded with tender turkey, flavorful vegetables, and savory stuffing dumplings, making it a perfect meal for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
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Soup:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 2 carrots (peeled and sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 8 cups low-sodium turkey or chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked turkey (shredded)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Dumplings:
- 1½ cups leftover stuffing
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened. Add garlic and cook.
- Prepare Soup: Pour in broth, turkey, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Make Dumplings: Mix stuffing, egg, flour, and milk to form a dough. Drop spoonfuls into the soup.
- Cook Dumplings: Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes until firm. Adjust seasoning and serve hot.
Notes
- If stuffing is moist, reduce milk in dumplings. Add spinach or green beans for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
