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Leftover Turkey and Stuffing Dumpling Soup Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This hearty Leftover Turkey and Stuffing Dumpling Soup transforms your holiday leftovers into a comforting, flavorful meal. Packed with tender turkey, fresh vegetables, and fluffy stuffing dumplings, this recipe simmers a rich broth infused with herbs and cream, perfect for cozy family dinners or warming up on chilly days.

Ingredients

Soup Base

  • 2 tablespoons (28 g) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 white onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups (1420 ml) chicken broth or leftover turkey broth
  • 1 cup (128 g) chopped carrots
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 cups (420 g) yellow potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup (237 ml) heavy cream
  • 2 cups (199 g) shredded turkey

Dumplings

  • 1 3/4 cup (219 g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cups (400 g) leftover stuffing
  • 1 1/2 cup (355 ml) buttermilk

Instructions

  1. Melt the Butter: Melt the butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Sauté Aromatics and Herbs: Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, sage, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant.
  3. Add Flour to Thicken: Sprinkle in the flour and whisk, cooking for about 3 minutes until it thickens slightly and starts to brown lightly.
  4. Incorporate Broth: Gradually pour in the chicken or turkey broth, whisking to combine. Let the mixture thicken for about 5 minutes.
  5. Add Vegetables and Simmer: Stir in chopped carrots, celery, and potatoes. Reduce heat to low-medium and let the soup simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the potatoes become slightly tender.
  6. Prepare Dumpling Batter: While the soup simmers, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Add the leftover stuffing and pour in the buttermilk, mixing just until combined.
  7. Add Turkey and Cream to Soup: Stir the heavy cream and shredded turkey into the soup base.
  8. Add Dumplings to Soup: Using a scoop or spoon, drop 1 to 2-inch balls of dumpling mixture into the soup (should make about 15 dumplings).
  9. Cook Dumplings: Cover the pot and cook for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the dumplings are fully cooked through (check by cutting one open to ensure the center is not doughy).
  10. Cool and Serve: Remove from heat and let the soup cool for 15–20 minutes before serving. Garnish with freshly minced parsley if desired.

Notes

  • Use leftover turkey broth if available for more depth of flavor.
  • The dumplings should be dropped gently to prevent them from sticking together.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
  • Leftover stuffing adds texture and flavor but can be substituted with fresh bread crumbs if needed.
  • Letting the soup cool slightly ensures the dumplings set and soup flavors meld.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/leftover-turkey-and-stuffing-dumpling-soup-recipe/