For a richer flavor, roast the turkey carcass with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of salt and pepper before making the stock. If you don't have leftover stuffing, you can make a quick version using breadcrumbs, herbs, and spices. Feel free to customize the vegetables to your liking. Other great additions include potatoes, parsnips, or butternut squash.
Turkey Soup with Dressing Dumplings
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PREP TIME2 hrs
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COOK TIME2 hrs
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TOTAL TIME4 hrs
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS94
Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into a symphony of comforting flavors with this hearty turkey soup. Tender turkey, vibrant vegetables, and savory dressing dumplings come together in a delightful post-holiday creation.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate61 g
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Cholesterol43 mg
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Fiber5 g
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Protein16 g
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Saturated Fat6 g
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Sodium865 mg
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Sugar32 g
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Fat25 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat the oven's broiler and position a rack about 6 inches from the heat source. (5 minutes) Remove all meat from the cooked turkey carcass and set aside. Arrange the bones in a roasting pan and broil until browned on all sides.
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StepTransfer the browned bones to a large stockpot and cover with 6 quarts of water. Trim, peel, and chop the onions, carrots, and celery; add the peels and ends of raw onions, celery, and carrots to the stockpot, reserving the cleaned vegetables for the soup. Simmer the bones and vegetable scraps for 1 hour. Turn off the heat and let the stock cool for 20 minutes. Strain the stock, discarding the bones and vegetable scraps. Remove the fat from the stock by refrigerating it overnight and skimming the hardened fat layer or by skimming the fat from the top with a ladle. (1 hour 30 minutes)
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StepIn a large bowl, combine the leftover stuffing and egg whites. Form the stuffing mixture into small balls and place them on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave the dumplings on High for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and coat with cooking spray. Add the dumplings and cook until golden brown on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside. (20 minutes)
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StepAdd the reserved and chopped turkey meat, onions, celery, and carrots to the strained soup stock; simmer for 1 hour. Stir in the peas, corn, green beans, and turnips; simmer until the vegetables are tender. (1 hour 15 minutes) Pour in the jellied and whole berry cranberry sauces, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper; stir well. When the cranberry sauce has dissolved into the soup, gently add the cooked dumplings and heat through. Serve hot and enjoy this delicious way to savor Thanksgiving flavors long after the feast!
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Meghan Walsh
Mar 23, 2025This soup is amazing! A perfect way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers. My family loved it!
Hobart Kertzmann
Dec 31, 2024The dressing dumplings were a huge hit. They added a delicious texture to the soup.
Nikko Gerlach
Nov 13, 2024I didn't have any whole berry cranberry sauce, so I just used extra jellied sauce. It still tasted great.
Gust Von
Oct 13, 2024Freezes really well! I made a big batch and had it for lunch for weeks.
Elmore Anderson
Sep 26, 2024Next time I will add some fresh herbs for extra flavor.
Delores Dickens
Jul 19, 2024I added some leftover sweet potatoes, and it was fantastic!