Description

Turkey Soup with Dumplings is a hearty, comforting soup made with leftover turkey, vegetables, and fluffy dumplings cooked right in the flavorful broth. It’s a cozy one-pot meal perfect for chilly days or post-holiday dinners.

Ingredients

2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or chopped
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp butter or oil
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
6 cups chicken or turkey broth
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp dried thyme or poultry seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

For the Dumplings:

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup milk
2 tbsp butter, melted (or oil)

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Instructions

In a large pot, melt butter or heat oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
Stir in flour to coat the vegetables and cook for 1–2 minutes to form a light roux.
Gradually pour in broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
Add the cooked turkey and continue to simmer while preparing the dumpling dough.
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk and melted butter just until combined—do not overmix.
Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the simmering soup. Cover and cook for 12–15 minutes without lifting the lid.
Remove bay leaf, taste and adjust seasoning, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Do not lift the lid while the dumplings are cooking to ensure they steam properly.Make it creamy by stirring in a splash of cream or half-and-half before serving.Use gluten-free flour for the dumplings if needed.Add greens like spinach or peas at the end for extra nutrition.Best enjoyed fresh; dumplings may become soggy when frozen.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 330
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 65mg