Friday, December 4, 2009

Turkey noodle soup

So, another turkey recipe. We will have one more tomorrow, and then my turkey leftovers will be gone. I used turkey in this recipe tonight, but certainly chicken can be used in place of it. I don't have an official recipe for this soup, but when I make it, I sometimes feel like I'm cheating because it is so easy. Maybe I'll title it cheater chicken soup. It takes about 30 minutes to make, and tastes great on a cold winter evening. Plus, it freezes well, and the soup tastes better the next day, so it makes awesome leftovers.

Chop the following:
1 onion
4 med. carrots (the carrots I used were enormous, so I used 2)
3-4 stalks of celery

Add those to a medium size pot, add a tablespoon or two of butter and saute over medium heat, until the onions are translucent.

Then add:
5 cans of broth (I used 4 cans chicken broth and 1 vegetable broth, that's what I like, but you could use all chicken broth)
2-3 or so cups of cooked turkey or chicken; cubbed (I just add it until it looks like I have enough, sorry, I don't have a better recipe!!)
1 t. basil
1 t. oregano
1 1/2 c. egg noodles (I use whole wheat, I think they hold up better in soup, and they're better for you)
salt and pepper to taste
Simmer for 15 minutes.

Then enjoy a delicious, hot bowl of soup (Buzz Lightyear bowl is optional, but not if you are a two year old boy!)

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