Description
Marry Me Turkey Soup is a sophisticated yet cozy bowl of comfort, perfect for transforming leftover turkey into a luxurious meal. Featuring a rich, umami-forward base of sun-dried tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and creamy parmesan, this soup is designed to nourish the soul. It balances the acidity of tomatoes with a silky broth, creating a harmonious and vibrant flavor profile that is both efficient to prepare and deeply satisfying. It is the ultimate feel-good dish for chilly evenings with family.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, minced
4 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
4 cloves garlic, finely minced
1/2 cup vegetable stock
6 cups chicken stock
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
2 cups small pasta
2 cups cooked turkey, chopped
1 cup half and half
3 cups baby spinach
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat and sauté the onion until translucent.
Stir in the tomato paste, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, cooking for 2 minutes to deepen the flavors.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Deglaze the pot with the vegetable stock, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
Pour in the chicken stock and add the sun-dried tomatoes and pasta, bringing the pot to a boil.
Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the pasta is al dente.
Stir in the chopped turkey and half and half, heating through carefully.
Fold in the baby spinach until wilted and stir in the parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
Ensure the vegetable stock is non-alcoholic to maintain the integrity of the sauce base. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Add a splash of broth when reheating, as the pasta will continue to absorb liquid.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 55mg