Creamy Turkey and Leek Soup Recipe

Turkey leek soup in a red pot with a wooden spoon.

Creamy Turkey and Leek Soup Recipe

If you have leftover vegetables and turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas, make the most out of them with this delicious soup recipe. This turkey leek soup is deliciously creamy and made with fresh veggies and seasoned with thyme for a comforting, cozy and filling meal.

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 516kcal

Author Slow The Cook Down

Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil
2 small onions (diced)
2 celery stalks (diced)
2 carrots (diced)
2 leeks (trimmed and sliced)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
4 garlic cloves (minced)
4 cups stock (turkey, chicken or vegetable) (950ml)
1 cup heavy or whipping cream (35%) (240ml)
3 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
4 cups cooked turkey (shredded or chopped) (560g)

Instructions

Prep and chop your onions, celery, carrots, leeks and garlic.
Heat the oil in large pot on a medium high heat. Once hot, add the onions, celery, carrots and leeks, and stir in the salt and pepper.
Cook til the onions are softened, stirring occasionally. Around 10 minutes.
Once softened, stir in the minced garlic and cook for a couple of minutes.
Pour in the stock and bring to a boil. Let simmer for 10 minutes til the celery and carrots are tender.
Take the pot off of the heat and stir in the cream.
Blend the soup smooth using an immersion or stand blender.
Stir in the cooked turkey and thyme leaves to heat through.
Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.

Notes

Softening the vegetables helps them to become more flavorful. If you need your soup in a hurry, you can boil them in the stock til they are tender.
If you prefer a chunkier soup, you can skip the blending process, just make sure that the carrots and celery are tender before stirring in the turkey.
Taste your soup before serving and season with salt and pepper as needed. Depending on what stock you are using, you may not need to add extra.
If making ahead of time, let the soup cool fully before storing.

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