How to Make Leftover Turkey Soup with Stuffing Dumplings - A Step-by-Step Guide

After the holidays, many of us find ourselves with a surplus of turkey and stuffing. While turkey sandwiches are a classic way to use up leftover turkey, sometimes you want to mix things up. That's where this recipe for Leftover Turkey Soup with Stuffing Dumplings comes in. This hearty and comforting soup is a great way to put those leftovers to good use while creating a new and delicious meal.

The soup itself is a rich and flavorful broth filled with tender pieces of leftover turkey,...

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Ingredients

  • 5 cups turkey broth
  • 4 cups cubed cooked turkey
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped button mushrooms
  • 1 cup frozen corn, thawed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground thyme
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ¼ teaspoon celery seed
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 cups leftover stuffing
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ medium onion, chopped
  • ½ stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried sage
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Combine turkey broth, turkey, onion, celery, carrots, mushrooms, corn, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, basil, celery seed, and red pepper flakes in a 5 1/2-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on High for 4 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • About 30 minutes before soup is done, mix milk and eggs together in a large bowl. Add stuffing; toss until bread soaks up the liquid. Add cranberries, onion, celery, sage, parsley, salt, and pepper; toss until well combined. Scoop dumpling mixture with a large cookie scoop and transfer stuffing balls to the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
  • Serve soup with stuffing dumplings.
  • Nutrition

    523 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 135mg
    • Sodium: 1837mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 39g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 170mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 904mg