Got extra turkey than you know what to do with? Give it a second life in a warm bowl of soup. These delicious soup recipes using leftover turkey from Thanksgiving go well beyond the usual noodle dish, with plenty of options for creamy, brothy, hearty, and and flavorful bowls packed with vegetables, grains, beans, and more. They're cozy, satisfying, and a great excuse to keep enjoying that turkey for a few more days.

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25 Easy Leftover Turkey Soups
Leftover Turkey Soup with Pearl Couscous
This leftover turkey soup recipe is a delicious and simple way to use leftover turkey. Pearl couscous adds a chewy texture to this hearty turkey and vegetable soup.
Creamy Leftover Turkey Soup
Rich and comforting, this creamy soup makes good use of leftover turkey. You need 4 cups of leftover shredded turkey meat for this recipe. Pair with a slice of crusty bread.
Easy 30-Minute Turkey Noodle Soup
Ready in about 30 minutes, this comforting bowl combines turkey, noodles, vegetables, and herbs!
Creamy Sausage Gnocchi Soup with Leftover Turkey
Soft gnocchi, sausage, and turkey make this creamy soup especially filling. Quick and comforting!
Turkey Tortilla Soup
Mexican-inspired flavors come together with turkey, broth, and crispy tortilla strips. Also has corn, tomatoes, and beans!
Leftover Turkey Soup With Stuffing Croutons
Turn Thanksgiving leftovers into soup topped with crunchy stuffing croutons! Packed it with your favorite veggies and noodles of choice for a filling soup. You can also make these homemade croutons for another crunchy topping option.
Hearty Turkey Stew
Packed with leftover turkey, bacon, leeks, carrots, and potatoes, this hearty stew gets a subtle lift from thyme.
Turkey Soup with Rice
Simple pantry ingredients turn leftover turkey and rice into a cozy meal. A 30-minute recipe!
Smoked Turkey Chowder with Sweet Potatoes
All you need is one pot to make this chowder. It's lightly creamy and loaded with flavor, another great soup to use up turkey leftovers!
Healthy Leftover Turkey Wild Rice Soup with Vegetables
Nutty wild rice, tender turkey, carrots, celery, and leafy greens make this a hearty soup with plenty of texture.
Leftover Turkey Pot Pie Soup
All the flavors of turkey pot pie come together in a creamy soup with tender vegetables and herbs. The pie crust crackers topping is homemade and gluten free.
Leftover Turkey Soup with Black Beans and Corn
A southwestern makeover on this quick and easy leftover turkey soup with black beans, corn, peppers, cumin, smoked paprika, fresh lime juice, and cilantro!
Quick Leftover Turkey + Bean Soup
Another super simple soup for your leftover turkey. Turkey and creamy white beans simmer with vegetables in a savory broth for a tasty, filling bowl.
Leftover Turkey Chili
If you want another hearty turkey soup, try this chili. Shredded turkey replaces the usual ground meat in this thick chili loaded with beans, tomatoes, and warming spices.
Crockpot Turkey Barley Soup
Let the slow cooker do the work with turkey, barley, and vegetables simmered until tender.
Creamy Tomato Turkey Orzo Soup
Tangy tomato broth, creamy richness, tender orzo, spinach and shredded turkey make this a cross between tomato soup and a hearty pasta dinner. So flavorful!
Leftover Turkey Tortellini Soup
Cheese-filled tortellini and shredded turkey turn a simple broth into a substantial soup that works well for a post-holiday dinner. Sprinkle romano cheese before serving!
Easy Turkey Lentil Soup
Learn how to make turkey stock to make this dish flavorful. Earthy lentils, leftover turkey, tomatoes, and vegetables create a protein-rich soup that holds up well for leftovers.
Leftover Turkey Soup with Kale and Peas
Meat and greens in one delicious pot with leftover turkey, kale, carrots, peas, celery, onions and wild rice.
Dairy-Free Turkey Mushroom Soup (made creamy with cashews)
Out of cream but have cashews? It will work in this recipe. Cashews create the creamy texture in this dairy-free combination of turkey and mushrooms.
Easy Leftover Turkey Soup with Butternut Squash
This distinctively fall-inspired soup makes use of butternut squash, your favorite soup veggies and of course that turkey you did not finish from Thanksgiving day! If you have more squash to use, check out these butternut squash recipes.
Turkey Minestrone Soup
Turkey joins the classic combination of beans, pasta, tomatoes, and vegetables for a hearty Italian-inspired soup.
Spicy Turkey Curry Soup Recipe
This spicy soup is all you need this chilly season. Curry spices, coconut milk, and leftover turkey create a fragrant, warming soup! Top with cubed apples when ready to serve to balance the flavor.
Leftover Turkey Pozole
We love Mexican dishes here. This soup is the proof. Hominy gives this soup its signature chewy texture, complemented by turkey, chiles, and a richly seasoned broth. Garnish with cilantro, lime wedges and sliced radishes.
Turkey Soup with Rice Noodles
Enjoy the garlic and ginger flavors in this bowl of Asian-inspired turkey soup! Rice noodles, shredded turkey, vegetables, and aromatic broth give this soup a lighter, noodle-forward feel.
Looking for more leftover turkey ideas? From sandwiches and casseroles to comfort food and quick skillet meals, see my leftover turkey recipes.





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