Description
This Easy Turkey Noodle Soup is a light, flavorful dish perfect for using up leftover turkey. Combining aromatic spices, rice noodles, and fresh herbs, this comforting soup simmers gently to develop deep, warm flavors ideal for chilly days or anytime you crave a cozy bowl of homemade goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Broth Ingredients
- 6-8 cups turkey broth
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 whole star anise
- 6 whole cloves
- 1/4 cup cilantro stems
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 3-inch piece of ginger, peeled and cut into pieces
Soup Ingredients
- 8 ounces rice noodles
- 2 cups shredded leftover turkey
- Fresh cilantro, mint, lime wedges, hot sauce, fish sauce, soy sauce, chili peppers, sprouts, or any other toppings of choice
Instructions
- Prepare the broth: In a large stock pot, combine the turkey broth with fish sauce, star anise, cloves, cilantro stems, dark brown sugar, cinnamon stick, and ginger. Simmer gently for about an hour to allow the spices and aromatics to infuse the broth.
- Strain the broth: Pour the broth mixture through a fine mesh colander to remove the solids, reserving the clear, flavored liquid for the soup.
- Cook the noodles and turkey: Return the strained broth to the pot and bring it back to heat. Add the rice noodles and allow them to soak until soft, approximately 10 minutes. Then add the shredded turkey to warm through.
- Serve and garnish: Ladle the soup with noodles and turkey into bowls, placing the noodles and turkey in the center and pouring broth over them. Top with your choice of fresh herbs, lime wedges, hot sauce, and other favorite toppings. Be sure not to skip the lime for a bright finish.
Notes
- This soup is light yet packed with flavor, making it a perfect way to use leftover turkey.
- The aromatic spices like star anise, cloves, and cinnamon impart a warm, comforting depth to the broth.
- Rice noodles soften in the broth without boiling, providing a delicate texture.
- Customize toppings to your liking for added freshness and zing.
- Using fresh lime juice just before serving enhances the soup’s brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 213
- Sugar: 3.5 g
- Sodium: 1450.7 mg
- Fat: 2.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35.2 g
- Fiber: 1.8 g
- Protein: 11.6 g
- Cholesterol: 32.8 mg
