Thanksgiving is upon is and it's that time of year again when we have a fridge chock full of leftovers. Now some folks really like the Turkey Day meal, and don't mind eating leftovers for days. And some folks get really creative and make Cranberry Sauce Bread Pudding. I'm one of those people that lobbies for the Thanksgiving meal to be enchiladas. I know! "The Horror!" right? A food blogger that doesn't want a traditional Thanksgiving meal. Turkey just isn't my favorite. To me it's dry and needs something on it. But cranberry sauce isn't the answer. And leftover turkey is too thick for a sandwich. And mayo isn't the answer either. What is the answer is this super simple, one pot soup. It's the perfect answer to the leftover turkey debacle. And who doesn't love a big pot of comforting soup simmering away on the stove. AND, it's a great way to stretch the leftover turkey if you've still got a house full of guests to feed. AND, if you are not the Thanksgiving host, then the mix in a jar makes an adorable hostess gift. Trust me, it will be much appreciated. I've included the tag for you to print out if you'd like to make one as a gift. It's a great little treat, a great way to use up the leftover turkey, AND a great meal to have over the weekend while you untangle the Christmas lights and get ready for the next holiday!
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| What a cute hostess gift! |
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| Like Fall in a Jar |
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| Add the tag with the simple instructions... |
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| Just a few ingredients for a delicious pot of soup. |
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| All read for the post-Thanksgiving meal. |
For the Mix:
1 cup uncooked fine egg noodles
1 1/2 tablespoons dry chicken bouillon
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried whole thyme
1/8 teaspoon celery seeds
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 whole bay leaf
Combine ingredients in a small bowl, store in an airtight container.
For the Soup:
1 jar Turkey Noodle Soup Mix
8 cups water
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1/4 cup finely minced onion
3 cups cooked, diced turkey
Combine the Turkey Noodle Soup Mix and the water in a large stock pot. Add the carrot, celery and onion, bring to a boil. Cover the soup and reduce the heat to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes. Discard the bay leaf. Stir in the turkey and simmer an additional 5 minutes. This is a great way to use leftover turkey.
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