leftover turkey noodle soup

Remember when I told you about our Fakesgiving dinner out at the lake over Labor Day? Remember all the leftover turkey? Remember every year on the real Thanksgiving how much left over turkey there is? Now don't get me wrong; I love Thanksgiving left overs as much as the next girl, but I can only handle so many turkey sandwiches. This soup is the perfect solution! Use your leftover turkey and make turkey noodle soup! This week has been chilly and rainy so I figured it was a perfect time to make this comforting, delicious soup! Even though my bubble will be burst next week when it is back into the 80's, I enjoyed the little cold front and the preview of my all time favorite season!

Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup

(yield 12 servings)

*This makes a lot of soup! Feel free to cut the recipe in half*

1/2 medium onion, chopped

5-6 stalks of celery, chopped

4-5 carrots, chopped

4 T butter

1 bay leaf

2 T salt

1 T pepper

1 tsp parsley flakes

4 cups water

4 cups chicken broth

3-4 small red potatoes, chopped

1 package egg noodles

left over turkey, chopped

1. Start by adding onion, carrots and celery with the butter into a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Melt the butter and saute the veggies until they begin to soften (7-10 mins) .

2. Pour in water and chicken stock, and salt and pepper and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.

3.  Add chopped potatoes, and turkey; boil for another 10-15 minutes.

4. Add (uncooked) noodles and boil 10-15 more minutes or until noodles are tender.

5. Remove bay leaf and add salt and pepper to taste.

I served this soup with homemade buttery honey beer bread. Its so hearty and yummy and really fills up your belly. This is a perfect recipe for this time of year when the weather starts to get a little brisk at night! Enjoy!