Slow Cooker Turkey Soup

Pair this soup with the best homemade dinner rolls ever or our favorite homemade breadsticks!

Whether you’re under the weather or looking for a tasty way to use up those Thanksgiving leftovers, this turkey soup is the perfect solution! It’s incredibly easy to make—just toss everything into your slow cooker and let it simmer. The result? A hearty, comforting meal that’s full of flavor with minimal effort. Customize it by adding extra veggies like green peas or mix in some egg noodles for a delicious turkey noodle soup. However you make it, this soup is sure to be a hit with your family!

Ingredient Notes

• Potatoes: We recommend Yukon Gold potatoes. They hold up in a soup better than russets and you don’t have to peel them. You can use russets, but they will be starchier and you will need to be sure to peel them.
• Celery: Slice or dice up about 3 ribs.
• Carrots: Peeling is optional, cut them into small pieces.
• White Onion: Use a white or yellow onion. Dice it into small pieces.
• Garlic: Freshly minced will always have the best flavor over jarred.
• Chicken Broth: We recommend low-sodium chicken broth so you can control the total amount of sodium in your soup.
• Poultry Seasoning: This contains the main herbs and spices found in most poultry and soup recipes. It reduces the amount of ingredients you would otherwise be purchasing and measuring out. 
• Shredded Turkey: Pre-cooked leftover turkey or chicken will work in this soup. You can also use canned chicken or shredded rotisserie chicken in a pinch.
• Heavy Cream: A little heavy cream makes for a deliciously more indulgent turkey soup. You can also use half and half.

Meat Options

While we love using leftover turkey chunks for this recipe, it’s versatile enough for other proteins like leftover chopped chicken, canned chicken, shredded beef, pork, or even rotisserie chicken.

Puree to Thicken

We prefer our turkey soup on the thicker side. To achieve this, scoop about 2 cups of the vegetable mixture into a blender and puree until smooth. Pour the puree back into the slow cooker, then add the turkey, heavy cream, and parsley. Give it a good stir and then let it cook for an additional 30 minutes to allow the soup to thicken beautifully.

Variations

This Slow Cooker Turkey Soup is super easy to customize based on what you have on hand and what you are in the mood for.

Vegetable Variations: Feel free to add or swap vegetables to suit your taste or what you have on hand. Green peas, green beans, corn, or diced sweet potatoes are excellent additions. For a leafy option, stir in fresh spinach or kale with the turkey during the last 30.

Noodle Options: Make it a turkey noodle soup by adding egg noodles, pasta shells, or even orzo. You can cook the noodles separately, or add the pasta in with the turkey. Pasta will take about 30 to 45 minutes to cook in the slow cooker.