Homemade Crock Pot Turkey Soup is a cozy, hearty, meal that can be prepared in your slow cooker with only 5 minutes of prep work. This recipe has an enticing aroma that will fill the house and everyone will be anticipating the moment that they can dig in to this classic soup.
This crock pot turkey soup is warm, inviting and perfect for your busy life because while it is cooking in the slow cooker low and slow and infusing the flavors into the soup, you can get on with your busy life. If you are a fan of using your crock pot, check out these delicious recipes.
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What We Love About This Turkey Noodle Soup Crock Pot Recipe
This recipe is great with leftover turkey or with turkey breasts. It is full of flavor because of the rich bone broth. Skip the boring turkey sandwiches and make a hearty soup instead.
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- 5 Minute Prep: A few minutes of work for a spectacular soup.
- Easy Ingredients: Thanksgiving leftovers or start from scratch.
- Family Friendly: This soup is like a cozy blanket on a cold day.
- Adaptable: Mix it up to make it a family favorite.
Ingredient Notes
- Turkey Turkey breast or any turkey you like including turkey legs if you like dark meat.
- Bone broth: Make with chicken broth if you can not find bone broth.
- Veggies: White onion, carrots, garlic.
- Egg noodles: Or truly any kind of pasta that you have on hand or enjoy for this crockpot soup.
Variations and Substitutions
- Rice – Use brown rice or any type of grains in place of the pasta.
- Seasoning – Bay leaf gives such great flavor but thyme is wonderful with turkey or try some poultry seasoning.
How to Make Slow Cooker Turkey Soup
These are the basic steps for making turkey noodle soup. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions and nutrition information.
STEP 1: FILL
First, add everything to your slow cooker except for the noodles. Second, close the lid on your slow cooker for 4 hours at High, or 6 hours at Low.
STEP 2: SHRED
When the time is up, remove your turkey breast, and next, transfer to a cutting board where you can shred. Return back to your slow cooker. Finally, add in your egg noodles while your soup is still hot. Stir in, and allow the noodles to cook for about 15 minutes and lastly serve and enjoy.
Prep and Storage Tips
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
You can prep your vegetables in advance and also you can even make your own turkey stock using your turkey carcass and meat from your leftover thanksgiving turkey. Store in airtight containers in the fridge until ready to cook.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
The leftover soup will be great in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
Freeze in a freezer bag or container for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
HOW TO REHEAT THIS RECIPE
Reheat your leftover turkey soup recipe in the microwave or on the stovetop in a saucepan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Use a gluten free pasta or swap out another grain or healthy dish such as a turkey rice soup.
Of course, try using green beans or celery or whatever you have on hand.
Yes, adjust the recipe card below to make the amount that you need.
Indeed, sauté the vegetables, then cook on manual for 5 minutes and natural pressure release for 15 minutes then put on the sauté feature, add the egg noodles and then cook for an addition 10 minutes or until the noodles are soft.
Expert Tips for Making This Recipe
- More Vegetables: For Example, corn, sweet potatoes are great additions to this soup.
- Cream: Feel like a creamier soup add a little cornstarch slurry and heavy cream to the soup for the last few minutes
- Variation tip: No Carb Protein Noodles are a great way to up the nutrition.
- Top: Finish with some fresh parsley or other herbs on top and some freshly grated cheese.
What to Serve with Crock Pot Turkey Soup
- No Knead Easy Dinner Rolls
- Garlic Herb Rolls
- Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Monkey Bread
- Leftover Turkey Panini Sandwich
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Crock Pot Turkey Soup
Ingredients
- 2 pounds turkey breast
- 8 cups bone broth
- 1 white onion, diced
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 4 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon pepper
- 8 ounces wide egg noodles
Instructions
- Add everything to your slow cooker except for the noodles.
- Close the lid on your slow cooker for 4 hours at High, or 6 hours at Low.
- When the time is up, remove your turkey breast, and transfer to a cutting board where you can shred. Add back to your slow cooker.
- Add in your egg noodles while your soup is still hot. Stir in, and allow the noodles to cook for about 15 minutes.
- After the 15 minutes, serve in a soup bowl! Enjoy!
Expert Tips
- More Vegetables: For Example, corn, sweet potatoes are great additions to this soup.
- Cream: Feel like a creamier soup add a little cornstarch slurry and heavy cream to the soup for the last few minutes
- Variation tip: No Carb Protein Noodles are a great way to up the nutrition.
- Top: Finish with some fresh parsley or other herbs on top and some freshly grated cheese.
Delicious! And so easy!
This turkey soup was so good! Simple to make, and tasted great!
This recipe is loaded with turkey, noodles and veggies. So delish!
Mmmmm we love turkey soup, the slow cooker makes it so much easier!!