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Quick Leftover Turkey + Bean Soup

Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsps clarified butter or ghee
  • 3 medium carrots peeled and diced
  • 3 celery ribs chopped
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 6 cups chicken or turkey bone broth
  • 2 cans 15.5 oz great northern beans, rinsed and drained well
  • 4 cups turkey or chicken leftover, cubed
  • 2 Tbsps smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper
  • 1 bay leaf

Optional:

  • 1/2 cup leftover gravy
  • fresh thyme to garnish

Instructions

  • Melt your butter in a large dutch oven or a stock pot over medium heat.
  • Add in the veggies (carrots, celery, onions, & garlic) and sauté until soft, 3-4 minutes.
  • Stir in the broth, beans, turkey leftover, bay leaf, and all seasonings. If you have any leftover gravy, you can add it to your soup.
  • Bring your soup to a boil, then reduce heat and allow it to low simmer for about 20 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust the seasonings if desired.
  • Remove bay leaf.
  • Serve your soup hot and garnish with fresh thyme and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Enjoy!