For a richer flavor, consider browning the turkey carcass in the oven before adding it to the slow cooker. Feel free to add other vegetables like diced potatoes, green beans, or corn. If you prefer a thicker soup, you can add a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water) during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Adjust the amount of pasta to your liking. Keep in mind that the pasta will absorb liquid as it cooks. If you don't have cream of mushroom soup, you can substitute it with cream of chicken or celery soup, or make a roux with butter and flour to thicken the soup. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. You may want to add salt, pepper, or other herbs like thyme or rosemary.
Leftover Turkey Soup (Slow Cooker)
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME10 hrs
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TOTAL TIME10 hrs 20 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS70
Transform your Thanksgiving or holiday leftovers into a comforting and flavorful turkey noodle soup with minimal effort. This slow cooker recipe is perfect for a hands-off approach, allowing you to savor the warmth and richness of a homemade soup without spending hours in the kitchen. Customize it with your favorite vegetables for a truly satisfying meal.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate55 g
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Cholesterol426 mg
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Fiber5 g
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Protein93 g
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Saturated Fat37 g
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Sodium1542 mg
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Sugar8 g
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Fat141 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01 Step
Recipe View 4 hrs 5 mins Step 1: Infuse the Broth (5 min prep, 4 hours cook). Combine chicken broth, turkey carcass, quartered onion, halved carrots, halved celery stalks, and bay leaves in a slow cooker.
02 Step
Recipe View 4 hrs Step 2: Slow Cook the Base (4 hours). Cook on High for 4 hours to create a rich and flavorful broth.
03 Step
Recipe View 15 mins Step 3: Strain and Return (15 min). Carefully strain the broth, discarding the solids. Rinse the slow cooker and pour the strained broth back in.
04 Step
Recipe View 3 hrs 5 mins Step 4: Add Vegetables (5 min prep, 3 hours cook). Add chopped carrots, chopped celery, and chopped onion to the broth in the slow cooker.
05 Step
Recipe View 3 hrs Step 5: Simmer with Vegetables (3 hours). Cook on Low for 3 hours, allowing the vegetables to soften and infuse their flavors into the broth.
06 Step
Recipe View 2 hrs 35 mins Step 6: Introduce the Pasta (5 min, 2.5 hours cook). Add penne pasta to the slow cooker. Cook for 2 1/2 more hours, or until the pasta is tender.
07 Step
Recipe View 35 mins Step 7: Final Touches (5 min, 30 min cook). Mix the chopped cooked turkey and cream of mushroom soup into the soup. Cook for an additional 30 minutes to heat through and meld the flavors.
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Zechariah Dubuque
Jun 22, 2025The slow cooker makes this so convenient. I prepped everything in the morning and had a delicious soup ready for dinner.
Virgil Yost
Jun 10, 2025I added some garlic and a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra flavor. It turned out great!
Gwendolyn Kautzer
Nov 7, 2024I didn't have penne pasta, so I used egg noodles instead. It worked perfectly.
Oma Leuschke
Oct 2, 2024My family loved this soup! I will definitely be making it again.
Sammie Moen
Sep 14, 2024This recipe was a lifesaver after Thanksgiving! So easy and delicious.