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Turkey Wild Rice Soup II

Submitted by: Galynn 
Use your left-over turkey to make a surprisingly elegant cream soup full of tender wild rice and turkey, simmered in broth enriched with half-and-half. Slivered almonds add crunch. 

Leftover Turkey Brunswick Stew

Submitted by: Sapphire 
This tangy barbecue flavored soup makes use of your leftover Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey.  

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Turkey Soup with Dressing Dumplings

Submitted by: Michelle Manning 
Home Town: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Living In: Long Beach, New York, USA
This amazing turkey soup makes excellent use of the leftovers from your Thanksgiving feast, from the turkey carcass to the leftover stuffing. 

Prime Rib Soup

Submitted by: Emily Tisdale Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Leftover bones from a prime rib roast are easily made into this tasty soup. 

Turkey Bone Soup

Submitted by: MOLLE888 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Home Town: Bethesda, Maryland, USA
Living In: Fairfax, Virginia, USA
Keep those good Thanksgiving feelings going after the holiday with this hearty turkey and rice soup. 

Turkey Gumbo

Submitted by: HONEYFROG 
A traditional turkey and smoked sausage gumbo is a delicious use for leftover turkey.  

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The Best Bean and Ham Soup

Submitted by: BenevolentEmpress 
I make this hearty soup using the ham bone from our Easter spiral ham. I serve it with corn muffins and fresh fruit. It makes a huge pot of soup, so invite some friends or just freeze several portions for later use. Remember to soak the beans the night before you make the soup. 

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Slow Cooker Cream of Potato Soup

Submitted by: 1BusyMomof3 
Home Town: Wyoming, Ontario, Canada
This is an excellent slow-cooker recipe which is very simple to prepare and easy to adjust with different add-ins and garnishes. Add 2 cups of diced cooked vegetables (peas, corn, carrots, beans, broccoli, etc.) and a chopped smoked sausage after the soup is pureed, or garnish the soup with a little sour cream, cooked, crumbled bacon, grated cheddar cheese, or chopped chives.  

After the Holidays Ham Bone Soup

Submitted by: uscjessie 
A leftover ham bone is simmered with vegetables, macaroni, and rice to create a hearty soup and family tradition after the holidays. 

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Tex-Mex Turkey Soup

Submitted by: SSTRAWDER 
Home Town: Wichita, Kansas, USA
Living In: Naperville, Illinois, USA
Shredded turkey in a tomato-based soup is jazzed up with herbs and spices for a rich and warming alternative to leftover turkey sandwiches. 

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Greek Avgolemono Chicken Soup

Submitted by: dimitra 
This is the traditional recipe made in Greek kitchens. The basic Avgolemono (broth and lemon) can be varied for other similar Greek recipes. Serve with bread. Bread bits can be dipped into the soup. The soup will last in the fridge for a number of days or can be frozen. To reheat, place in microwave or heat on the stove. 

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Smoked Salmon Chowder

Submitted by: Aviatrix in the Kitchen 
Living In: Chugiak, Alaska, USA
Smoked salmon, corn, and potatoes liven up this creamy chowder that absolutely pops with flavor! It's balanced, yet intense. 

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Day-After-Thanksgiving Turkey Carcass Soup

Submitted by: HONEYBEAR24 
Living In: Chapel Hill, Tennessee, USA
After the big T-day feast, this classic turkey soup makes fine use of a turkey carcass with added vegetables such as carrots, celery, onions, peas, white rice, and even leftover stuffing. 

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Shrimp Gazpacho

Submitted by: Dawn 
Living In: Pulaski, Wisconsin, USA
This quick and easy version of the cold tomato soup gazpacho is unique due to the addition of avocados and shrimp. 

Mad's Peach-Curry Soup

Submitted by: kitsilanogirl 
Home Town: Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
The surprising combination of peaches and curry powder gives this innovative soup its sweet-savory personality. Serve it Asian-style topped with cooked shrimp and chopped lettuce. 

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Mimi's Smoked Salmon Chowder

Submitted by: hils 
Living In: Sequim, Washington, USA
Smoked salmon stars with potatoes, celery, onion, herbs, and spices in this hearty chicken stock-based chowder that's pure Pacific Northwest comfort food. 

Hearty Italian Lentil Soup

Submitted by: Kristin 
Home Town: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Living In: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
My mom used to make this during cold winter nights to warm us up. Now I make it all the time because it not only warms you up, it soothes the soul. This recipe is perfect for using up leftover rice and pasta sauce. You can change the recipe to suit your tastes; use your favorite jarred sauce if you don't have any homemade, or use your own family's meatball recipe! 

Ajiaco (Beef and Pepper Stew)

Submitted by: damasio 
This is my take on the ubiquitous Latino stew, ajiaco. This version uses leftover roast beef, sweet red peppers, and creamy baby potatoes simmered together in a spicy broth. 

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Mashed Potato Soup

Submitted by: Dorothy Bateman 
You won't recognize the leftover mashed potatoes in this excellent tasting soup from Dorothy Bateman of Carver, Massachusetts. 'Topped with chives, it's especially good on chilly fall evenings, she notes. 

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Snowman Party Stew

Submitted by: Taste of Home Test Kitchen 
Youngsters will dig right into this playful potato-topped pie, loaded with ground beef and vegetables. The dashing details are easy to add after baking. 

 
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