Description
A comforting and hearty Crockpot Turkey Noodle Soup featuring tender shredded turkey, fresh vegetables, and flavorful herbs slow-cooked to perfection, then combined with al dente egg noodles for a wholesome meal.
Ingredients
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Soup Base
- 7 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cups shredded cooked turkey
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 ribs celery, diced
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
- Kosher salt (to taste)
Noodles
- 8 ounces dry egg noodles (1 package)
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Add the chicken broth, shredded cooked turkey, sliced carrots, diced celery, diced yellow onion, minced garlic, bay leaves, Italian seasoning, and ground black pepper into your slow cooker.
- Cook the Soup: Cover the slow cooker and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours until the vegetables are tender and the flavors are well blended. Taste the soup and season with kosher salt as needed.
- Boil the Noodles: While the soup is finishing, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the dry egg noodles and cook until al dente according to the package instructions, typically 6-8 minutes.
- Combine Noodles and Soup: Drain the cooked noodles well and add them directly into the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Ladle the turkey noodle soup into bowls, removing bay leaves before serving. Enjoy the hearty and warming flavors!
Notes
- Using low-sodium chicken broth allows you to control the saltiness of the soup.
- You can substitute egg noodles with gluten-free noodles if desired.
- Leftover soup can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- To make this soup vegetarian, substitute turkey with chickpeas or tofu and use vegetable broth.
- Adding fresh parsley or thyme as garnish enhances flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours (high) or 6 hours (low)
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: turkey noodle soup, crockpot recipes, slow cooker soup, comfort food, easy turkey soup
