Turkey Stuffing Soup

My Mother found this recipe many many years ago in a local newspaper. The original clipping is long gone now, but it remains a family favorite year after year. You can add mashed potatoes, gravy, leftover veggies...it's all good!"

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  tablespoons butter
• 1  large onion, chopped
• 3  carrots, thinly sliced
• 8  stalks celery, sliced
• 2  large tomatoes, peeled and chopped or 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 3  cups  cooked turkey
• 3  sprigs parsley, minced (or 1 Tbsp. dried)
• 1 1⁄2 quarts  turkey stock (leftover gravy mixed with water works great!) or 1 1⁄2 quarts  beef stock (leftover gravy mixed with water works great!)
• 2  cups turkey stuffing
• 1 1⁄2 cups cooked pasta (optional)

Directions

1. In a stockpot over low heat, melt butter.
2. Sauté onions, carrots and celery until tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in tomatoes, turkey and parsley. Add stock and stuffing.
4. Bring soup to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, partially covered for 45-60 minutes
5. Place hot noodles in a large deep bowl; cover with soup.