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Leftover Turkey & White Bean Soup

High-proteinDairy-freeGluten-free
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Nutrition-label version: One serving is one sixth of the pot. Turkey is weighed cooked without skin. Drained beans use canned reference data as an approximation. Choose gluten-free broth and plain turkey; stuffing and gravy are not included.

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A hearty bowl of turkey, white beans and vegetables gives safely stored holiday leftovers a different direction.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Approx. total: 40 min Serves 6 Easy

Timing is approximate; see instructions for prepared-ingredient assumptions.

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Leftover Turkey & White Bean Soup

6 servings
servings

Original recipe: 6 servings.

Only ingredient amounts adjust. Instructions, cooking times, package sizes and other preparation notes stay as originally written. Simple gram equivalents adjust with servings. Nutrition is per original-size serving.

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Soften vegetables

    Heat oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Cook onion, carrots and celery 7–8 minutes, stirring.

    Tip: Use safely refrigerated turkey, not meat that sat out too long at dinner.

  2. Simmer

    Add broth, beans and thyme. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer 12–15 minutes until carrots are tender.

    Tip: The drained bean weight is approximate; check your cans.

  3. Reheat turkey

    Add turkey and spinach. Bring back to a simmer, stirring, until the soup and turkey pieces reach 165°F (74°C) throughout.

    Tip: Do not count adding turkey to hot broth as sufficient without reheating it fully.

  4. Serve and store

    Divide into six portions. Cool remaining soup promptly in shallow containers. Use within the turkey’s original 3–4-day refrigerated window, or freeze promptly.

    Tip: Making soup does not reset the storage clock for leftover turkey.

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Original recipe

Estimated nutrition per serving · 1/6 of the defined batch

Calories
290 kcal
Protein
33.3 g
Carbs
24.5 g
Fat
7 g
Fiber
5.3 g

One serving is one sixth of the pot. Turkey is weighed cooked without skin. Drained beans use canned reference data as an approximation. Choose gluten-free broth and plain turkey; stuffing and gravy are not included.

Calculated using USDA FoodData Central reference foods. Not laboratory analysis or kitchen-tested nutrition. About the reference data.

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A hearty bowl of turkey, white beans and vegetables gives safely stored holiday leftovers a different direction.

Make ahead & Thanksgiving timing

Chop vegetables ahead. If the turkey is already near the end of its refrigerated storage window, make the soup and eat or freeze it promptly rather than keeping it several more days.

Tools for this recipe

Soup pot, cutting board, ladle, thermometer and shallow freezer-safe containers. See useful equipment and alternatives you may already own.

Portions & nutrition notes

One serving is one sixth of the pot. Turkey is weighed cooked without skin. Drained beans use canned reference data as an approximation. Choose gluten-free broth and plain turkey; stuffing and gravy are not included.

Nutrition is calculated from USDA FoodData Central reference foods. Brands, portion size and cooking yields vary. This is a researched recipe, not a claim of kitchen testing. Finished-dish image is an AI-generated illustration.

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