Enjoy a mouth-watering bowl of keto turkey soup made from turkey leftovers from your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. And with only 2 net carbs, it is perfect for a low carb lifestyle!
This easy keto leftover turkey soup is so flavorful and takes less than 20 minutes to make. It's a great way to make sure nothing goes to waste after enjoying your holiday turkey.
I make turkey soup with the remaining turkey meat and turkey broth with the bones from the turkey carcass. I leave nothing to waste!
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Is turkey soup keto-friendly?
If prepared with low-carb ingredients, you can have turkey soup while on a keto diet. Turkey soup contains all the nutrients and healthy goodness you need.
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It has vitamins A and K and nutrients like calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium. The added veggies in turkey soup also add more nutritional benefits to it.
This is definitely one of my favorite low-carb soup recipes!
Ingredients Used
These are the ingredients to make this creamy turkey soup.
- Shredded turkey: Shredded dark turkey meat goes best with this recipe. Shred some from your leftover turkey or you can get turkey breast from the grocery store.
- Red bell pepper: For a slightly sweet taste.
- Olive oil: To sauté the veggies. You can also choose to use melted butter for even more flavor.
- Onion and garlic cloves: Onions and garlic add their aromas and unique tastes to the turkey soup.
- Turkey broth: This homemade bone broth forms the base of the soup. Made from leftover thanksgiving turkey bones, you can easily make this in the instant pot. You can also substitute with chicken broth or stock.
- Heavy cream: To make the keto turkey soup deliciously creamy and rich.
- Garnish: Parsley or red pepper flakes.
- Spices: Smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, cumin, and salt for taste.
How To Make This Recipe
This keto soup recipe comes together very quickly.
- Sauté the chopped onion, garlic, and red bell pepper in olive oil for 5 minutes in a large pot.
- Next, add the turkey broth, heavy cream, and spices to the big pot, and simmer on medium-high heat.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for a few minutes on low heat.
- Add the turkey to it and stir.
- Cook for about 5 minutes and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Top up with parsley and other herbs.
Your insanely delicious keto turkey soup recipe is ready to be devoured. Enjoy!
Storing and Reheating
You can store and preserve this delicious turkey soup recipe in an airtight container for up to a week or so in the refrigerator. Once you store it this way, it will remain fresh within this time.
You can also freeze this keto turkey veggie soup if you want to keep it for longer. Pour it into smaller sealable bags and pop them into the freezer. This way, you won't have to defrost the whole container just to get a little; you can defrost them in batches as needed.
To reheat, simply put it in the fridge to thaw out overnight. Afterward, you can reheat it on low heat on the stovetop, till it's hot enough for you.
Alternatively, you can reheat this creamy soup in a microwave-safe bowl in the microwave. To prevent the hot soup from splashing around while warming, cover the bowl with a paper towel before reheating.
What can I eat this recipe with?
The best part is that this homemade turkey soup recipe makes an easy dinner recipe, or you can have it for lunch. You can eat it with a side of veggies for a more filling meal.
This delectable turkey soup recipe does so well as a standalone meal. It is so soothing and nourishing and perfect for the cooler months!
Tips When Making This Easy Turkey Soup
- Frozen turkey soup tends to expand in the freezer, so leave a third of the space in the freezer bag. This way, the frozen soup won't rupture the bag.
- To make it dairy-free, use coconut cream instead of heavy whipping cream.
- Use good quality chicken or turkey stock or broth so that the soup comes out delicious and nutritious. Homemade is always best.
- If you're a fan of thick soup, add in a little bit of xanthan gum to your turkey soup.
Recipe variations
- Mix it up and use a variety of herbs and veggies for this delicious keto turkey soup. Throw in some cream cheese, celery, or bell peppers.
- Add zucchini noodles and parmesan cheese to the turkey soup for more variety.
- You can make some keto chicken soup with chicken stock or chicken broth using the same instructions in this recipe.
- Use leftover bones from turkey wings or your holiday turkey instead of throwing them away.
- Use your favorite spices to make this soup your own. Add some garlic powder, black pepper, or onion powder.
- For savory and delicious chunkier turkey soup, you can add cauliflower or broccoli florets to the soup. You might have to cook the soup a little bit longer.
Frequently asked questions
To add more flavor to turkey soup, add more spices and aromatics. Add some poultry seasoning, bouillon, bay leaf, or ground sage to it as it cooks. Also, your choice of veggies in the turkey soup can help to add flavor. The more veggies you use in your turkey soup, the more flavorful it turns out.
Turkey soup is an excellent choice of soup for its health benefits. It is nourishing, comforting, and serves as a great source of vitamins and minerals. It is also gluten-free and keto-friendly.
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📖 Recipe
Keto Turkey Soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb shredded turkey
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ onion chopped
- ½ cup turkey broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoon parsley
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Saute onion, garlic, and red bell pepper in olive oil for 5 minutes.
- Add the turkey broth, heavy cream, and spices.
- Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the turkey and stir.
- Cook for about 5 minutes and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Top up with parsley and pepper flakes and serve!
Notes
- Frozen turkey soup tends to expand in the freezer, so leave a third of space in the freezer bag. This way, the frozen soup won't rupture the bag.
- To make it dairy-free, use coconut cream instead of heavy whipping cream.
- Use good quality chicken or turkey stock or broth so that the soup comes out delicious and nutritious. Homemade is always best.
- If you're a fan of thick soup, add in a little bit of xanthan gum to your turkey soup.
The liquid measurements don’t make any sense. Can you update them? I can’t imagine it’s just 1/2 a cup.
I just updated the recipe card. Thanks for the catch!
the recipe still days 1/2 cup broth. I added a cup and it didn't seem like enough.
The flavor was incredible, unexpected twist on the usual sage and other Thanksgiving spices.
This was, by far, one of the best recipes ever for a left over turkey soup. I made broth from the turkey carcass and used it in this recipe. So incredibly tasty and flavorful. My whole family loved it!!!
I'm so glad you all enjoyed it, Lori. It's a family favorite in my house too!
Thank you for your outstanding article