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Creamy Mushroom Kale Turkey Soup

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Creamy Mushroom Kale Turkey Soup is a hearty one-pot meal filled with tender turkey, earthy mushrooms, nutritious kale, and a velvety broth. This comforting soup is perfect for using leftover turkey and makes a satisfying cold-weather dinner.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 6 cups turkey or chicken broth
  • 3 cups cooked turkey, shredded or diced
  • 4 cups kale, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, carrots, and celery and cook for 5–6 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in the mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes until they release their moisture.
  4. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir continuously for 1 minute.
  6. Gradually pour in the broth while whisking to prevent lumps.
  7. Add the turkey, thyme, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
  8. Bring the soup to a gentle simmer and cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Stir in the chopped kale and cook for 5 minutes until tender.
  10. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream.
  11. Simmer for 2–3 minutes without boiling.
  12. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  13. Serve hot.

Notes

  • This recipe is an excellent way to use leftover turkey.
  • Cooked chicken can be substituted for turkey if desired.
  • Cremini, white button, or baby bella mushrooms all work well.
  • Frozen kale can be added directly without thawing.
  • For best freezing results, freeze the soup before adding the cream and stir it in after reheating.
  • Serve with crusty bread, biscuits, dinner rolls, or a green salad.

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