Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 2-3 celery stalks, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
• 3/4 lb (350 g) leftover turkey, shredded
• 6 cups (1.5 liter) turkey or chicken stock
• 1 bay leaf
• 3.5 oz (100 g) uncooked noodles
• A handful of fresh parsley, roughly chopped
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large pot...: Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot and celery and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.

2. 2

   Add the garlic, thyme, rosemary and chili flakes...: Add the garlic, thyme, rosemary and chili flakes and cook for another minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Stir in the shredded leftover turkey, chicken stock...: Stir in the shredded leftover turkey, chicken stock and bay leaf and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Lower the heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes,...: Lower the heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes, then stir in the noodles until they are al dente, about 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Discard the bay leaf and stir in the...: Discard the bay leaf and stir in the fresh parsley.

6. 6

   Season to taste with salt and freshly ground...: Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper and serve.