Granddad’s Turkey Noodle Soup
Granddad’s Turkey Noodle Soup features a rich, slow-simmered turkey broth with tender shreds of drumstick meat, sweet carrots, and aromatic herbs. Springy egg noodles soak up the flavorful stock, making each spoonful comforting and hearty—perfect for chilly evenings or using up holiday leftovers.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook2 hrs 15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Granddad’s Turkey Noodle Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 31 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 78
- Heart Health
- 44
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 58
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Put the turkey drumsticks and water in a large soup pot and bring to a boil. Stir in the onions, carrots, celery, garlic, salt, black pepper, sage, thyme, rosemary, and celery salt; lower the heat to a simmer. Cook until the turkey meat is very tender, about 2 hours.
- 3
Take out the drumsticks and let them cool until they are easy to handle. Remove the meat from the bones and tendons, chop the meat, and add it back to the soup. Discard the bones.
- 4
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil. Cook the egg noodles in the boiling water until tender yet slightly firm, about 5 minutes. Drain.
- 5
Portion the noodles into soup bowls and ladle the turkey soup over the top.
- Calories 286.07 kcal Moderate 14%
- Protein 8.22 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 58.63 g 21%
- Total Fat 2.43 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.49 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 60.38 mg High 20%
- Sodium 165.74 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 11.18 g Good Source 40%
- Total Sugars 20.86 g --
- Added Sugars 14.93 g High 30%
- Calcium 32.48 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.99 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 285.97 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 5.93 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.02 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Granddad's Turkey Noodle Soup is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 2 hrs 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, and Celery Salt. Each serving provides about 286.07 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Granddad’s Turkey Noodle Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Carrot, Celery, Celery Salt, Dried Rosemary. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Granddad’s Turkey Noodle Soup?
- About 2 hrs 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 286.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Granddad’s Turkey Noodle Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Granddad’s Turkey Noodle Soup healthy?
- Granddad’s Turkey Noodle Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 286.07 calories and 8.22 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 165.74 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 14.93 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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