Keto Leftover Turkey Soup Recipe  (2024)

Last Updated . Published By Davinah Cenou Montezuma

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This Keto Turkey Soup recipe is a simple yet delicious dish that uses less than 10 ingredients and takes about 30 minutes to prep and cook. It’s freezer-friendly so you can make more than one portion and freeze it for meal prep. Learn how to make low carb turkey soup with cauliflower rice and freshly cooked or leftover turkey for the whole family to enjoy.

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Why Make Leftover Turkey Soup Recipe

  • Option for using leftover turkey: If you have leftover Thanksgiving turkey or recipes like my air fryer turkey tenderloin, turkey thighs, or pressure cooker turkey breast, your turkey leftovers shouldn’t go to waste.
  • Great for meal prep: If you’re busy but want something delicious and healthy that fits a keto diet (low-carb friendly), you can make enough soup to last 3-4 days in the fridge or months in the freezer.
  • Easy and Quick: This easy turkey soup recipe is as simple as 1,2,3. The best part is the 4-step process requires no special cooking skills and takes less than 30 minutes. Enjoy this as an easy dinner recipe, or as a lazy weekend lunch on those cold days in the winter.

Ingredients Needed

  • Air fryer turkey tenderloin: Shred about half of the air fryer tenderloin. You can also use any leftover turkey meat like my air fryer turkey thigh or slow cooker crockpot turkey tenderloin.
  • Olive oil
  • Carrots: Chopped
  • Garlic: Minced
  • Chicken Better than Bouillon: Low in sodium, flavorful. If you don’t have better than bouillon, you can use chicken broth, turkey broth, turkey bone broth, chicken bone broth like I do in my chicken bone broth soup, chicken stock, or turkey stock.
  • Water
  • Bay leaves
  • Cauliflower rice: Fresh or frozen works well in this recipe
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How To Make Keto Leftover Turkey Soup

  1. Add the carrots, celery, garlic, and olive oil to the center of the pot. Cook for 3 minutes to get the vegetables tender.
  2. Add the bouillon and bay leaves to the pot, then stir until the bouillon is incorporated. Cover the pot and cook on medium-low for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Shred the turkey using a hand shredder or dough attachment on a stand mixer.
  4. Add the turkey and cauliflower rice to the pot. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. (That’s enough time for the cauliflower to heat through).
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Recipe Tips & FAQs

  • Buy chicken Better than Bouillon: Better than Bouillon is low in sodium and more flavorful than regular bouillon or broth.
  • You can use fresh or frozen cauliflower: If you don’t have fresh cauliflower rice, frozen cauliflower will do. No need to thaw it in this low carb turkey rice soup recipe.
  • Use a hand shredder or dough attachment on a stand mixer: Use any of these two tools to shred your turkey and make the soup richly meaty.
  • Optional ingredients: If you’re looking for a little extra flavor, you can try adding minced bell peppers, green beans, and sautéed mushrooms. Also, if you’re looking for a more creamy soup, try adding a little heavy whipping cream (heavy cream). This is a delicious way to help give you a creamy turkey soup.
  • Optional seasonings: Poultry seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  • Replacing turkey with chicken: If you’re not a fan of turkey and you prefer chicken instead, you can use chicken meat and this keto soup recipe to make a delicious chicken soup.

Storage & Leftovers

If you have leftovers of this low-carb turkey soup recipe, the best way to store it is in an airtight container for next time (up to 4 days).

How long after cooking turkey can you make soup?

Immediately. There is no need to wait.

What can you add to bland turkey soup?

To keep this soup flavorful, I use spices and herbs as well as better than bouillon.

How to thicken homemade turkey soup?

You can use flour or cornstarch. If you need a gluten-free or low-carb thickener option, try xanthan gum. I personally don’t use a thickener for this homemade turkey soup recipe.

Can you add turkey drippings to a soup?

Yes. You can use it as a substitute for some of the water and bouillon in this recipe.

How long is turkey soup good in the fridge?

It can last 3-4 days in the fridge.

Is turkey soup good for you?

Yes. It contains lots of proteins, vitamins, and minerals.

Recipes to Enjoy This With

  • Keto Garlic Bread Knots
  • Air Fryer Turkey Thighs
  • Keto Cornbread

More Leftover Turkey Recipes

  • Leftover Turkey Salad

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Leftover Turkey Soup

Get creative with your leftover turkey using this easy Leftover Turkey Soup recipe. It features less than 10 ingredients and uses cauliflower for a low carb Turkey rice soup alternative.

Prep: 5 minutes mins

Cook: 25 minutes mins

Ready in: 30 minutes mins

Cuisine: American

Course: Dinner, Soup

Servings: 4

Calories: 262kcal

Author: Davinah

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Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups leftover turkey, shredded, This amounts to about half of the air fryer turkey tenderloin
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 3/4 cup carrots, chopped
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 5 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 4 tsp Chicken Better than Bouillon, low sodium
  • 4 cups Water
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 cup Cauliflower Rice, frozen

Instructions

  • Add the olive oil, garlic, carrots and celery to the center of the pot. Cook for 3 minutes (to get the vegetables tender)

  • Add bouillon, water, and bay leaves to the pot. Stir until the bouillon is incorporated.

  • Cover the pot and cook on medium low for 10-15 minutes.

  • Shred the turkey using a hand shredded or dough attachment on a stand mixer.

  • Add the Turkey and cauliflower rice to the pot. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes (enough time for the cauliflower to heat through)

Recipe Notes

  • Buy chicken Better than Bouillon: Better than Bouillon is low in sodium and more flavorful than regular bouillon or broth.
  • You can use fresh or frozen cauliflower: If you don’t have fresh cauliflower rice, frozen cauliflower will do. No need to thaw it in this low carb turkey rice soup recipe.
  • Use a hand shredder or dough attachment on a stand mixer: Use any of these two tools to shred your turkey and make the soup richly meaty.

Nutrition Details

Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 629mg | Potassium: 493mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 4162IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg

The nutrition facts come from entering the recipe ingredients into Spoonacular API, a database of food ingredients. They may vary for any recipe based on the exact product used. The keto sweeteners I use have 0g net carbs & are not included because sugar alcohols do not impact most people. This is provided as a courtesy, but you can do your own calculations if you wish!

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Keto Leftover Turkey Soup Recipe  (2024)

FAQs

How long can homemade turkey soup last in the fridge? ›

How long is leftover turkey soup good for? Soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to four days.

How do you make bland turkey soup taste better? ›

You can add more herbs and different spices to add more flavor to turkey soup, but sometimes a bit of salt is all you need. The other clincher is cooking the carcass low and slow to get as much flavor from the roast turkey as possible. Try sauteeing your vegetables in a bit of olive oil before adding to the soup.

Is soup OK for Keto? ›

When in doubt, grab broth-based soups which offer the electrolytes you need to stay well-hydrated while on keto. Great choices include a variation of French onion soup with no bread but plenty of buttery onions and topped with just a little cheese.

What are the benefits of homemade turkey soup? ›

Rich in calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and other trace minerals, regularly consuming bone broth has been linked to improved gut health, immune system functioning, and joint pain relief.

Can I eat 5 day old homemade soup? ›

For best safety and quality, plan to eat refrigerated soup within 3 to 4 days or freeze it.

Is homemade soup OK to eat after a week? ›

A general rule of thumb is that soup can be stored in the refrigerator for about three days, but you should always taste your dish before deciding to reheat. A clear, vegetable-based soup with some acidity, such as tomatoes, may last longer. Chicken soup usually lasts three to five days.

What is the best way to thicken turkey soup? ›

Add Flour Or Cornstarch

Instead, ladle a small amount of broth into a separate bowl and let it cool. Add a few tablespoons of flour or cornstarch to the bowl and whisk until it's blended smooth. Next, bring the soup to a simmer and add the mixture back to the pot. Pro tip: Don't dump in the entire mixture at once.

What gives soup more flavor? ›

"Ground paprika, turmeric, nutmeg, ground ginger, and other powdered spices add a touch of color and spiciness to broths," she says. As a general rule, use fresh herbs at or near the end of cooking and dried herbs and spices early on. This helps you get the flavors you're looking for in the right balance.

How do you deepen soup Flavour? ›

How do you make soup more flavorful? Depending on what kind of soup you have, there are lots of things that add flavor. Black pepper can give an “after burn" to any recipe. Worcestershire sauce, Maggi sauce, tomato paste, fresh herbs, mustard, vinegar, bouquet garni, garlic, hot sauce, soy sauce.

What can I use to thicken my keto soup? ›

Use heavy cream as a keto-friendly thickening option for your soups and broths. Heavy cream has more fat than regular whole milk, so you can add it to your soup recipes without worrying about it curdling. Plus, you can whip heavy cream into what looks like whipped cream very quickly, and then add it to your soup.

How fast to lose 20 pounds on keto? ›

“If the patient can maintain a steady calorie deficit, I expect them to lose one to two pounds per week,” says Dr. Seeman. So after 12 weeks, her clients are usually down around 20-25 pounds.

What soup is lowest in carbs? ›

Low-carb soup recipes
  • Courgette, leek & goat's cheese soup. ...
  • Pumpkin & bacon soup. ...
  • Celeriac, hazelnut & truffle soup. ...
  • Slow cooker chicken soup. ...
  • Chilled green soup with feta. ...
  • Carrot soup with chilli coriander pesto. ...
  • Curried parsnip soup shots. ...
  • Cauliflower cheese soup with crispy sage & hazelnuts. A star rating of 4.2 out of 5.

Why is my turkey soup so bland? ›

Not Adding Acid

If a soup is tasting bland in the bowl, consider adding acid rather than salt. A squeeze of lemon or lime, or a dash of yogurt or sour cream can add brightness to the bowl.

Can you eat homemade soup everyday? ›

What Experts Say. "The concept of eating soup to lose weight has spanned decades, but experts say an all-soup diet lacks nutrients and is not sustainable. They do agree it can be smart to eat vegetable-packed soups for some meals, though, as these are filling, nutrient-dense, and low in calories."

What is the healthiest soup? ›

These healthy soup recipes are packed full of goodness but they also pack a punch when it comes to flavour.
  • Chicken Vietnamese Pho.
  • Green spring minestrone.
  • Herb and yoghurt-based soup.
  • Lamb shank and barley soup.
  • Pumpkin soup with star croutons.
  • Lentil and vegetable soup with crusty bread.
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Can I eat leftover soup after 5 days? ›

Leftovers can be kept for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. After that, the risk of food poisoning goes up. If you don't think you'll be able to eat leftovers within four days, freeze them right away. Frozen leftovers will stay safe for a long time.

Can I eat cooked turkey after 5 days? ›

USDA recommends using cooked turkey within 3 to 4 days, kept refrigerated (40°F or less). Refrigeration slows but does not stop bacterial growth. Turkey can be frozen for 3 to 4 months. Although safe indefinitely, frozen leftovers can lose moisture and flavor when stored for longer times in the freezer.

Can you make soup with a 5 day old turkey? ›

Cooked turkey should be refrigerated within two hours after being cooked . Stuffing should be removed and stored separately in air tight containers . Assuming your soup would include the carcass you want to make your soup within three days . And the soup itself has a life of three to four days in the fridge.

How long does soup last in a mason jar in the fridge? ›

How long will soup last in a Mason jar? It's best not to keep these Mason jars longer than three to five days. During that period, check the smell and appearance of the food to determine whether it's safe to eat. Otherwise, past five days, toss the contents.

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