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Turkey Noodle Soup Mix in a Jar

Pack a homemade turkey noodle soup mix in a jar with noodles, bouillon and herbs. Simmer with water, carrot and cooked turkey for an easy, frugal soup.

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Sara Noel
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Turkey Noodle Soup Mix in a Jar

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A dry mix of egg noodles, bouillon and seasonings you pack in a pint jar or bag. Add water, carrot and leftover turkey for a quick soup.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
CourseSoup
CuisineAmerican
Servings5 servings
Calories181
Ingredients Equipment Directions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup uncooked fine egg noodles
  • 1 tablespoon instant minced onion
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons chicken-flavored bouillon granules
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried whole thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon celery seeds
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 bay leaf

Equipment

  • pint jars
  • zip-top bags
  • stockpot

Directions
 

Make the mix
  1. Put all the dry ingredients in a small plastic bag or pint jar, seal tightly, and keep in a cool, dry place.
  2. Mix each batch on its own so the seasonings stay evenly spread.
To use
  1. In a large pot, combine the dry mix, 8 cups water, and 1 diced carrot.
  2. Bring to a boil, then cover, turn down the heat, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Take out and throw away the bay leaf.
  4. Stir in 3 cups cooked, diced turkey and simmer for 5 more minutes.

Notes

Storage: dry mix airtight up to 6 months. Soup refrigerated within 2 hours, 3 to 4 days; freeze up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 121g | Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 3.9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 1739mg | Potassium: 434mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 2.8g | Vitamin A: 2044IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.8mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, as cooked, 5 servings from the whole mix with 1 diced carrot, 3 cups cooked, diced turkey; uncooked fine egg noodles counted as dry pasta, instant minced onion counted as dehydrated onion, chicken-flavored bouillon granules counted as beef bouillon powder, dried whole thyme counted as dried thyme, carrot counted as carrots, cooked counted as sliced turkey breast. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.

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