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Low-Carb Turkey Soup

by Oscar Chimenti, Last Modified: November 22, 2022 This post may contain affiliate or sponsored links. See the Disclosure Policy linked in my footer.

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White bowl filled with carrots, celery, turkey and a slice of bread on a beige cloth

This warm and comforting Low-Carb Turkey Soup recipe is made in the instant pot or stovetop using up that leftover turkey and is slurp worthy after all the big holiday feasts. A delicious keto turkey soup recipe that is great for meal prep so you can have a rest after making all those holiday dinners. It's also gluten free and dairy free.

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  • 🥘 Ingredients used for this low carb turkey soup recipe
  • Other low carb soup recipes you might enjoy
  • 👨🏻‍🍳 Steps by step instructions
  • 👨🏻‍🍳 Recipe tips
  • ♨️ Recipe variations
  • 🥣 Equipment used to make this low-carb-turkey soup
  • 💭 Frequently asked questions
  • 🍽 Other instant pot recipes you might enjoy
  • Low Carb Turkey Soup

We all know that after the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays you will have leftover turkey and wonder what am I going to do with all this?

This leftover turkey soup is what you will be needing on those cold days to warm you from the inside out. Filled with juicy turkey, onions, carrots, celery and garlic. Just throw everything in the instant pot or a pot on the stove and enjoy this Keto Turkey Soup for the rest of the week.

🥘 Ingredients used for this low carb turkey soup recipe

I used a lot of the leftover turkey which I chopped in a food processor but you can also use shredded turkey for this recipe. In fact, I made it a second time with the shredded turkey. Throw in a bunch of veggies to add depth of flavour and you have a rich and delicious low carb turkey soup.

  • Leftover Turkey: chopped or shredded leftover turkey are the star of the show for this recipe, I also threw in a whole turkey leg with the bone in for added flavour.
  • Mirepoix: is simply a combination of onion, carrot and celery generally cut to the same size. I just wanted to feel fancy and call it mirepoix. I pulsed them in the food processor
  • Garlic: adding the nutty flavours of garlic gives this soup extra warmth and depth.
  • Bay Leaf: herbal, slightly floral and similar to oregano or thyme

See the recipe card for the full ingredients and quantities.

Other low carb soup recipes you might enjoy

  • Keto Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken Soup
  • Low Carb French Onion Soup
  • Instant Pot Low Carb Cheeseburger Soup
  • Low Carb Ginger Asparagus Soup
  • Low Carb Butternut Squash Soup

👨🏻‍🍳 Steps by step instructions

How to make the Low Carb Turkey Soup

Instant Pot Method

STEP 1: Add the olive oil to the instant pot and set to saute on normal heat. Then add the pulsed or diced carrot, celery, onion, and minced garlic. Salt to taste, stir and Saute until all the vegetables have softened. You may need to set the instant pot to low heat.

stirring the mirepoix in the instant pot

STEP 2: Once the veggies have softened add the water, shredded or chopped leftover turkey and remaining ingredients, including the optional turkey leg, give it a stir to combine the ingredients. If you have any turkey broth you can add about a cup as well to give it more turkey flavors.

wooden spoon in the instant pot with broth and turkey

STEP 3: Place lid on the instant pot and set to sealing, set to pressure cook on low for 1 hour. Do a quick release after 1 hour and remove the lid once all the pressure has been released.

soup in the instant pot
  • STEP 4: Salt and pepper to taste and serve the leftover homemade turkey soup in your favorite bowls with a side of toasted low carb bread or crackers and enjoy.
White bowl filled with carrots, celery, turkey and a slice of bread on a beige cloth

Stovetop Method

Using a heavy bottom pot place it on the stove over medium heat. Add the olive oil and then saute the vegetables until softened.

Next, add the turkey, water, and remaining ingredients, place the lid to cover and simmer for 1 hour on low-medium heat. Salt and pepper to taste.

👨🏻‍🍳 Recipe tips

This turkey soup recipe is as easy as it looks. The only time-consuming part is the chopping of the veggies and waiting for them to work their magic in the instant pot.

Top Tip: if you have a food processor it makes it much quicker to chop all the veggies and pulse the turkey. However, you can also chop by hand and cut the veggies into larger pieces to save time. I made this recipe twice and tried it both ways.

Tip #2: If you are planning to freeze this soup, make sure to let it cool completely before freezing.

  • Serving: serve with a toasted and buttered low carb bread or some tasty low carb crackers. A side low carb sandwich or wrap also goes well with this soup.
  • Storage: store in an airtight container or mason jar in the fridge up to 5 days.
  • Freeze: allow the soup to completely cool and then transfer to a large Ziploc bag, remove the air, seal it and lay flat in the freezer. Freeze soup for up to 3 months.
  • Thaw: thaw the soup in the fridge overnight or if it can't wait throw it in a warm water bath until thawed.
  • Slow Cooker: you can make this leftover turkey keto soup in the slow cooker on low heat for 3 hours.

♨️ Recipe variations

This low-carb keto turkey soup can take on a variety of flavors. Here are just a few variations that push the envelope while keeping it low carb:

  • Cauliflower - add 2 cups of riced cauliflower to the veg to make it a heartier soup.
  • Tomato - add a teaspoon of tomato paste to the soup before pressure cooking to give it a tomato flavor
  • Creamy - add a cup of heavy whipping cream to make this a creamy keto turkey soup or add 2 ounces of cream cheese.
  • Mexican - add a tablespoon of chili powder or taco seasoning to make this a Mexican-inspired soup.
  • Cabbage - add some shredded cabbage to this recipe for a delicious take on cabbage soup.

This is a low-carb, gluten-free and dairy-free turkey recipe.

See this creamy Low Carb Butternut Squash Soup recipe.

White bowl filled with carrots, celery, turkey and a slice of bread on a beige cloth

🥣 Equipment used to make this low-carb-turkey soup

Next to my air fryer, I do love my Instant Pot and the more often I use it, the more I get ideas to use it again. However, this soup can be made using various types of pressure cookers or slow cookers.

I also used my Ninja Food Processor which makes everything easier for me when it comes to chopping, slicing and dicing.

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💭 Frequently asked questions

How to add more flavor to this soup?

Add some crushed tomatoes or a dash of tabasco sauce for a little kick.

How many days after cooking turkey can you make soup?

Cooked turkey is safe in the fridge for up to 4 days after cooking.

How many carbs per serving in this turkey soup?

A serving of soup contains roughly 4 grams of carbs.

🍽 Other instant pot recipes you might enjoy

  • Easy Keto Egg Bites in the Instant Pot
  • Keto Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken Soup
  • Sweet and Spicy Instant Pot Keto Pork Belly
  • Instant Pot Low Carb Cheeseburger Soup
White bowl filled with carrots, celery, turkey and a slice of bread on a beige cloth
White bowl filled with carrots, celery, turkey and a slice of bread on a beige cloth

Low Carb Turkey Soup

Oscar
A great way to use your turkey leftovers and using the instant pot to make this delicious low carb turkey soup.
5 from 40 votes
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Prep Time : 10 mins
Cook Time : 1 hr 10 mins
Total Time : 1 hr 20 mins
Course : Soup
Cuisine : American
Diet : Diabetic, Gluten Free
Servings : 8 people
Calories : 86

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Food Processor

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 medium carrots chopped or diced
  • 2 celery stalks chopped or diced
  • 1 medium onion chopped or diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups leftover turkey chopped or shredded
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon dry thyme
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 turkey leg optional
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Instructions
 

  • Set the instant pot to saute on normal heat. Add the olive oil and once warmed add the carrots, celery, onion and garlic with the salt. Stir and saute until softened.
    1 tablespoon olive oil, 3 medium carrots, 2 celery stalks, 1 medium onion, 2 garlic cloves
  • Add the turkey and 8 cups of water and stir in the remaining ingredients.
    ⅛ teaspoon salt, 3 cups leftover turkey, 1 bay leaf, 1 teaspoon dry thyme, 8 cups water, 1 turkey leg
  • Place lid on the instant pot and set to sealing. Pressure cook on low for 1 hour. Do a quick release after the hour.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

Top Tip: if you have a food processor it makes it much quicker to chop all the veggies and pulse the turkey. However, you can also chop by hand and cut the veggies into larger pieces to save on time. I made this recipe twice and tried it both ways.
Tip #2: If you are planning to freeze this soup, make sure to let it cool completely before freezing.

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Nutritional Information

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.

Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g
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🌡️ Food safety

  • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
  • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
  • Wash hands after touching raw meat
  • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
  • Never leave cooking food unattended
  • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
  • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more food guidelines

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  1. Melinda

    November 26, 2021 at 1:40 pm

    5 stars
    Simple ingredients and a delicious result!! This soup is a great way to use up Thanksgiving leftovers.

    Reply
  2. Addie

    November 25, 2021 at 10:54 pm

    5 stars
    Such a hearty and flavorful soup! Great way to use up my Thanksgiving leftovers.

    Reply
    • Oscar Chimenti

      December 09, 2021 at 5:58 pm

      Indeed, thanks Addie.

      Reply
  3. Megan Ellam

    November 25, 2021 at 5:02 am

    5 stars
    This look amazing! I cannot wait to get into the kitchen to get cooking! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  4. Amy Liu Dong

    November 24, 2021 at 8:18 pm

    5 stars
    This is so delicious and easy to make recipe. I can't wait to try this at home. Thank you!

    Reply
  5. Jean

    November 24, 2021 at 2:06 am

    5 stars
    no need to worry about lots of leftovers with this recipe.

    Reply
  6. nancy

    November 23, 2021 at 6:58 pm

    5 stars
    a low carb leftover soup perfect!!! especially when we've over eaten the previous days!

    Reply

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