Recipe: Turkey & Lentil Soup

What do you do on a snowy day with lots of turkey leftovers?

You turn them into pure comfort in a bowl. ❄️🍲

There’s something special about a snowy day — the kind that slows the world down and nudges you back into the kitchen. And if your fridge looks anything like most homes after a holiday, you’re probably staring at a pile of leftover turkey wondering how many sandwiches one person can reasonably eat.

Enter: Turkey & Lentil Soup.

A cozy, hearty, simple way to reinvent what’s left from your holiday feast. It’s warm without being heavy, nourishing without being complicated, and exactly the kind of dish that makes a quiet December afternoon feel indulgent.

This recipe checks all the winter boxes:

✨ Easy ingredients

✨ One pot

✨ Big flavor

✨ Makes the most of what you already have

What You Need

• 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or chopped

• 1 cup dried lentils (any variety works)

• 1 onion, diced

• 2 carrots, diced

• 2 celery stalks, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 6 cups chicken or turkey stock

• 1 tsp thyme

• 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional but excellent)

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Olive oil

What You Do

1. Warm a splash of olive oil in a large pot. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened and fragrant.

2. Add the garlic, thyme, and smoked paprika. Stir for about 30 seconds until everything blooms.

3. Add the lentils and stock. Bring to a simmer and cook 20–25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.

4. Stir in the leftover turkey and let it heat through.

5. Season to taste and serve steaming hot.

Snowy day perfection. Cozy, simple, and the best way to transform leftovers into something brand-new and delicious.

Leftovers never tasted this good. 🍲❄️