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Comforting Leftover Turkey Pot Pie Soup in Under 30 Mins

Leftover Turkey Pot Pie Soup (Cozy Day-After Meal)

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Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into a comforting and delicious pot pie soup. This recipe is perfect for a cozy day after the big meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded turkey
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust, baked and crumbled

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  3. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk until smooth.
  4. Bring to a simmer, stirring often. Cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in salt, pepper, cooked turkey, peas, and corn.
  6. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls. Top with crumbled baked pie crust.

Notes

  • You can use any leftover cooked poultry like chicken or ham.
  • For a richer soup, use half-and-half instead of milk.
  • If you don’t have pie crust, croutons or crackers are a good alternative topping.

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