Turkey Potato Soup

  Thanksgiving has come & gone . . . so now what to do with all those leftovers!  Here's a easy, yummy recipe that you can use a lot of what you already have.  Enjoy!

 

Turkey Potato Soup

1 stick butter

5 stalks of celery, medium diced

2 medium onions, small diced

6-8 small potatoes, large diced

1 large carrot, chopped

8-10 cups Turkey broth

(Can use chicken broth. plus any leftover gravy:)

2-3 cups chopped leftover turkey

2 cups mashed potatoes

seasoned salt & pepper to taste

~ Melt butter in large pot.  

Sauté onions & celery until onions are translucent.

Add potatoes & carrots, & sauté them briefly in the butter. 

Add broth & turkey, bring to a boil. 

Test broth for salt & pepper & add as needed.

Once potatoes are done, dip out about 2 cups of broth

& place in large bowl. 

Then add mashed potatoes & whip/stir/blend

together until all lumps are gone.

Add back to soup.  

Serve with rolls or turkey sandwiches!!