This Thai turkey soup recipe is irresistibly flavorful with a creamy coconut curry broth. It’s really easy to make and the tastiest way to use up leftover turkey!.
If you like Thai-inspired recipes, try my Easy Thai Shrimp Curry or this Thai Green Curry Soup next.
Leftover turkey from holiday meals is a great starting point for making flavorful soups. Combining turkey with curry spices and aromatics makes for a comforting, hearty soup perfect for chilly weather. In this article, we’ll explore some top-rated turkey curry soup recipes to try at home.
Curry’s blend of warm spices like cumin, coriander, turmeric, ginger, and chili peppers pairs exceptionally well with turkey The sweetness of apples, creaminess of coconut milk, and pop of veggies further enhance the flavors.
Making turkey curry soup is a great way to transform leftovers into an easy, delicious weeknight dinner Let’s look at some key tips for success before diving into the recipes
Tips for Making Turkey Curry Soup
-
Start with a good turkey stock – Simmer the turkey carcass with aromatics to extract maximum flavor for the soup base.
-
Sauté the spices – Briefly cook curry powder, garam masala or other spice blends to intensify their flavor.
-
Add chunky veggies – Onions, carrots, celery, sweet potatoes provide texture and flavor.
-
Use apple or mango – Diced fruit adds sweetness and balances the spices.
-
Finish with cream or coconut milk – This enriches the broth with a silky texture.
-
Garnish with herbs – Cilantro, mint, or basil give a fresh finish.
Top Turkey Curry Soup Recipes
Now let’s look at some stellar soup recipes to try:
1. Curried Turkey Soup with Apples and Rice
This Mulligatawny-style soup is fragrant with curry powder and filled with rice, turkey, carrots, onion, and apple. Cream or yogurt finishes it with tang.
2. Thai Red Curry Turkey Soup
With coconut milk, red curry paste, lime, and cilantro, this Thai-inspired soup has tons of bright flavor. Turkey, sweet potato and spinach make it hearty.
3. Indian Spiced Turkey and Chickpea Soup
This easy chickpea turkey soup has a vegetable curry base flavored with garam masala, ginger and tomato. It’s dairy-free and protein-packed.
4. Slow Cooker Creamy Turkey and Sweet Potato Curry Soup
Let your slow cooker do the work on this soup that’s sweet, hearty and comforting.
5. Curried Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
Carrots, onion, celery and spices create a simple curry broth for turkey and wild rice in this nourishing soup.
6. Thai Turkey Coconut Curry Soup
With red curry paste, coconut milk and ginger, this Thai curry turkey soup packs some serious flavor in every bowl.
7. Lighter Curried Turkey Soup
This lighter version uses chicken broth and yogurt for a creamy curry turkey soup without the extra calories of coconut milk or cream.
Tips for Leftover Turkey Curry Soup
Turkey curry soup is even better the next day after the flavors have married. Follow these tips:
-
Let the soup cool completely before storing in the fridge in airtight containers.
-
The soup will thicken in the fridge; thin it with a bit of broth when reheating.
-
Add any leftover cooked veggies to the soup before reheating.
-
Adjust seasoning and spice before serving again.
-
Add a splash of cream or coconut milk to the reheated soup just before eating.
With endless possibilities for ingredients and spice blends, turkey curry soup is a great way to reinvent leftovers. These recipes will inspire you to create your own flavorful turkey-based soup.
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/__opt__aboutcom__coeus__resources__content_migration__simply_recipes__uploads__2014__11__curried-turkey-soup-horiz-a-1800-d7e0064adde84ab0a5127dde63798b0b.jpg)
Tools for this recipe
Check out Natasha’s favorite kitchen essentials, gadgets, and cookware!
- I recommend this ladle for easily dishing up this soup.
- This Staub Dutch oven is the one I use.
- This cute onion saver will hold the other half of your onion.
Why you’ll love it
If you had Thanksgiving, I hope you had a great day! If you made a roast turkey, you probably have some left over. This Thai turkey curry soup is the perfect thing to ease you out of your turkey coma. It’s also a super low effort alternative to sandwiches.
Thai food is always fresh and warm, like this turkey soup recipe. That’s why I love making Thai food. We’ve got creamy coconut milk, fresh herbs, and vibrant flavors. Such a good combo, and you’ll having a piping hot bowl ready in just 30 minutes.
- Olive oil – for sautéing
- Onion and garlic – tasty aromatics. I like using sweet (Vidalia) onions.
- Thai red curry paste is a ready-made sauce with lemongrass and spices that smell good. I suggest the Thai Kitchen brand, which I wouldn’t call spicy (though some brands are).
- Chicken broth – for more savory flavor
- Lemonade
- Turkey – we’re using cooked leftover turkey
- Rice noodles are the clear ones that come in different sizes. I like thicker noodles better than vermicelli here.
- Red bell pepper – it adds some veggie goodness
- If you want the best taste and texture from your coconut milk, make sure you use full fat.
- Basil, cilantro, scallions – classic fresh ingredients in Thai-style recipes
Of course, this soup is great for Thanksgiving leftovers, but you could also make it any other time you have Roast Chicken or rotisserie chicken left over. Or just cook a turkey breast if you want something a little different. I’ve done that before.
How to Make Curry Turkey Soup ~ Leftover Turkey or Chicken Recipe
What is ground turkey curry soup?
This quick and easy Thai-inspired ground turkey curry soup is overflowing with flavor and nutrients for the most delicious, heart meal! Easy to customize using any kind of curry paste, a variety of animal proteins, and just about any vegetable, you can take this simple curry soup recipe in all sorts of directions.
How do you cook ground turkey in a crock pot?
Add the ground turkey to the surface of the pot and allow it to brown for a few minutes before breaking it into small pieces with a rubber spatula or wooden spoon and mixing it in with the vegetables. Add in the chopped zucchini, chicken broth, coconut milk, red curry paste, fish sauce, and pure maple syrup. Bring the soup to a full boil.
How do you cook a curry in a Dutch oven?
Take your love for curry and turn it into soup! Heat the avocado oil in a large thick-bottomed pot such as a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion to the large pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent and beginning to brown slightly, about 5 to 8 minutes.
How do you cook chicken noodle soup?
In a soup pot or Dutch oven, sauté the onion in the oil until softened. Stir in the garlic and curry paste, and cook for about 30 seconds. Add in the broth, water, lime juice, turkey, noodles, and red bell pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat. Stir in the coconut milk. Simmer until the noodles are cooked through.
Can you freeze Turkey curry soup?
The best way to freeze this curried turkey soup is: Prepare the easy turkey curry soup minus the rice portion and freeze it that way. Then, prepare and add the rice to the turkey mixture just before serving. Here is more information on How to Freeze Soup.
How do you make a fried chicken curry?
Heat olive oil in a large dutch oven. When hot, add onions and celery, sauteing until golden and tender. Add salt, pepper, allspice, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, curry and cayenne (I only use a couple dashes). Saute until fragrant. Deglaze the pan with 1/2 cup chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom.