Old Man’s Turkey Noodle Soup is a warm, nostalgic bowl of comfort made from tender leftover turkey and classic garden vegetables.
Its rich, slow-simmered broth fills the kitchen with a hearty, home-cooked aroma.
Soft egg noodles soak up the savory flavors, making every spoonful soothing and satisfying.
Chunks of carrots, celery, and turkey create a rustic texture reminiscent of old‑fashioned family recipes.
It’s a simple yet soul‑warming soup, perfect for cold evenings or post-holiday meals.
Each bowl delivers the timeless taste of tradition, love, and slow-cooked goodness.
Ingredients
- 3 turkey drumsticks
- 3 quarts water
- 2 large onions, chopped
- 4 carrots, chopped
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground dried sage
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon celery salt
- 2 cups uncooked egg noodles
Instructions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Place turkey drumsticks and water in a large soup pot and bring to a boil. Stir in onions, carrots, celery, garlic, salt, black pepper, sage, thyme, rosemary, and celery salt; reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until turkey meat is very tender, about 2 hours.
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Remove drumsticks and allow to cool enough to handle. Remove meat from bones and tendons, chop meat, and return to soup. Discard bones.
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Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook egg noodles in boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain.
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Divide noodles among soup bowls and ladle turkey soup on top.
