Slow Cooker Turkey Noodle Soup isn’t just for the holidays. With turkey breast you can make a slow cooker soup that’s wholesome, cozy, and perfect for weeknight dinners. This recipe simmered low and slow until tender, creating a flavorful broth that pairs beautifully with vegetables and noodles.
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Why this Slow Cooker Turkey Soup Recipe is a Keeper
This slow cooker turkey noodle soup proves that leftovers can be just as comforting as the holiday meal itself. It’s hearty, simple, and perfect for chilly evenings or weekends when you want dinner to take care of itself.
- It’s Cozy and Comforting: With tender turkey, hearty noodles, and flavorful broth, this homemade turkey noodle soup hits all the nostalgic notes of a homemade meal, without the fuss.
- It’s Flexible: Whether you use a slow cooker, stovetop, or Instant Pot, this crockpot turkey noodle soup adapts to your schedule and tools.
- It’s a Smart Way to Use Leftovers: Got extra turkey from a holiday meal? This soup turns it into something fresh and satisfying.
- Freezes Beautifully: Make a big batch, freeze the broth and veggies, and add fresh noodles later for a quick dinner.
- It’s Family-Friendly: Mild flavors, familiar ingredients, and slurpable noodles make it a hit with kids and adults alike.
- Endlessly Customizable: Swap noodles for rice, add extra veggies, or stir in herbs and lemon for a fresh twist.
Can I Make this Soup Creamy?
Sure. Add heavy cream or a can of condensed cream of chicken soup near the end for richness. This will make the soup even more rich and filling.
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“This turkey soup was so good! Simple to make, and tasted great!”
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Ingredient Notes for Turkey Noodle Soup
This slow cooker turkey noodle soup recipe uses easy, fresh ingredients that pack a punch of flavor.
Get the full printable recipe with specific measurements and directions in the recipe card below.
- Turkey: You will need about 2 pounds of shredded turkey breast. You can use fresh turkey breast cutlets or this crock pot turkey soup is a great way to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey or any other cooked turkey.
- Noodles: Wide egg noodles are my favorite for noodle soup.
- Bone Broth: I like to make my own homemade turkey stock with a whole turkey, vegetables and water.
Variations and Substitutions for Crockpot Turkey Soup
This recipe is simple. Make tasty soup super flexible. You can make a chicken noodle soup. Switch it up to make it work for your tastes.
- Gluten‑Free: Substitute gluten‑free pasta or rice; add noodles/rice last.
- Low‑Carb: Use zucchini “zoodles” or cauliflower rice instead of noodles to the comforting soup.
- Herb‑Forward version: Use fresh thyme, rosemary or sage for more depth. If your easy recipe needs a kick of flavor, add a little Poultry Seasoning to help boost it. You will love this recipe.
- Spicy Twist to Classic Recipe: Make turkey soup with crushed red pepper, or swap some veggies for corn/beans for a heartier texture.
- Big Batch for Freezer: Make turkey noodle soup in large batches,freeze half without noodles; add fresh noodles separately when reheating.
Special Equipment to Make Slow Cooker Turkey Soup
A specific piece of equipment can sometimes make all the difference in a recipe. For this perfect recipe for hearty soup, you will need a crock pot.
- Slow Cooker: You will need about a 6-quart slow cooker to be able to cook the delicious turkey soup low and slow.
How to Make Crock Pot Leftover Turkey Soup
This recipe comes together in 2 easy to follow steps. Make crock pot turkey noodle soup and you can freeze for later meals.
Get the full printable recipe with specific measurements and directions in the recipe card below.
- Cook the Turkey: Add the turkey, bone broth, diced onion, sliced carrots, minced garlic, bay leaves, salt and pepper to the crock pot. Secure the lid and cook on low for 6 hours.
- Let the Pasta Cook: When done, remove the turkey, shred and add it back to the pot. Add the noodles, stir and let cook until tender.
Prep Ahead Suggestions for Slow Cooker Soup
Get a head start on this great soup to make dinner even easier. You can cut the celery and carrots and store them in airtight containers.
- Cook the Noodles: Boil the noodles to al dente and store them with a little olive oil in an airtight container. Add the egg noodles to the slow cooker at the end of cooking.
- Cook the Turkey: This is the perfect recipe to use turkey leftovers to make the soup. Add carrots and celery. Add them at the end of cooking. This soup is the perfect way to use up leftover turkey meat.
- Make Bone Broth: Make your own chicken broth or turkey stock in the instant pot. Add a turkey carcass with some vegetables, like celery, and water to the pot and cook for a couple hours.
Alternate Cooking Methods for Simple Recipe
Alternatively, you can make this recipe using your pressure cooker or Dutch oven.
- Dutch Oven: Cook crock pot turkey noodle soup on the stove top or oven with this easy method.
- Instant Pot: Use the sauté function on your pressure cooker for aromatics, then add broth, turkey, and veggies. Pressure cook this crock pot soup on high for 7–10 minutes.
How to Store, Reheat and Use Leftover Soup
- Storing: If you have a lot of leftover turkey soup, store soup in an airtight container. Refrigerate in airtight containers for up to 4 days.
- Reheating: Stovetop: Warm gently over medium heat. Add a splash of broth or water if it’s thickened.
- Using Leftover Slow Cooker Turkey Noodle Soup: There are a few ways to use leftover turkey broth soup.
- Turkey Pot Pie Soup: Thicken with a roux or cream and serve with biscuit topping.
- Rice Swap: Stir in cooked rice instead of noodles for a cozy variation.
- Mini Casserole: Pour into a baking dish, top with stuffing or mashed potatoes, and bake until golden.
- Lunch Thermos: Pack warm soup in a thermos for a comforting school or work lunch.
Common Questions About This Turkey Noodle Soup Recipe
Absolutely! Using chicken is a great substitution for turkey noodle soup.
To avoid mushy noodles, be sure to not overcook. Let the noodles cook until al dente. Add them at the end of the process for best results.
Expert Tips for Slow Cooking Soup
- Texture: For best noodle texture, add them last to this easy turkey noodle soup.
- Turkey: If using fresh turkey pieces (not already cooked), ensure turkey is safely cooked (165 °F) before adding noodles to the slow cooker recipe.
- Freezing: Store separately from noodles if possible (to keep noodle texture) or slightly undercook noodles before freezing.
- Creamy: If you prefer creamy, stir in heavy cream or condensed cream soup near end.
- Herbs: Add fresh herbs (parsley, thyme) right before serving for brightness.
- Serve With: Serve this recipe with Air Fryer Biscuits or Italian Chopped Salad.
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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!
Christina’s Notes
- Veggies: Enhance your soup with added vegetables like corn or green beans or celery for extra nutrition and flavor to the delicious recipe.
- Fresh Herbs: Don’t forget to top your bowl with fresh herbs like parsley for a burst of freshness.
- Potatoes: Add chopped potatoes or sweet potatoes for a heartier, more filling variation of this soup.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
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!!