Delicious Ways to Use Leftover Turkey: 5 Cozy Frontier Soups + Easy Homemade Turkey Broth

Don’t let leftover holiday turkey go to waste! Instead, turn it into a warm, homemade meal in under an hour with our Frontier Soups mixes. Just substitute diced turkey for chicken as your protein, and you’ll have hearty, satisfying soups that taste like they took all day.

For even richer flavor, try making your own broth from the turkey carcass—it’s easier than you think! See our step-by-step turkey broth recipe below.

5 Frontier Soup Mixes Perfect for Leftover Turkey

• Colorado Campfire Chicken Stew Mix – tastes like a cozy turkey pot pie in a bowl.

• Ohio Valley Vegetable Soup Mix – turns into a flavorful turkey vegetable soup.

• Connecticut Cottage Chicken Noodle Soup Mix – the easiest, classic turkey noodle soup.

• Little Italy Wedding Soup Mix – swap in turkey for meatballs or use alongside.

• California Gold Rush White Bean Chili Mix – add turkey for a creamy, protein-rich white chili.

These mixes make it easy to go homemade—no complicated prep, just real ingredients and great flavor.

How to Make Homemade Turkey Broth (Step by Step)

Making your own turkey broth adds rich depth to your soups—and helps use up every part of your turkey.
Here’s how to do it in about 1.5 hours:

1. Remove and save the turkey meat. Cut all usable meat from the carcass; set aside to add later.

2. Roast the bones: Cut the carcass into pieces. Roast in a 350°F oven for ~45 minutes to bring out deeper flavor.

3. Simmer: Place roasted bones into a 6–8 quart pot with about 4 quarts of cold water.

4. Add vegetables & herbs:

   • 4 carrots (peeled & chopped)

   • 4 celery stalks + a handful of leaves

   • 1 large Spanish onion (keep the skins for color!)

   • 2–3 parsnips (peeled & chopped)

   • 2 bay leaves, 8 peppercorns

   • Handful of chopped Italian parsley

   • ~10 fresh thyme sprigs (leaves stripped & chopped)

   • 2 tsp kosher salt

5. Cook gently: Bring slowly to a simmer (never a full boil to keep the broth clear). Simmer uncovered for ~45–60 minutes until reduced to about 3 quarts.

6. Strain: Pour through a cheesecloth-lined colander into another pot.

7. Taste & season: Add salt or pepper to taste.

Use your homemade broth immediately, or let it cool and freeze for future soups.

Quick Tips for Best Results

• Boxed broth works too! If you’re short on time, quality boxed broth makes a delicious shortcut.

• Customize your soup: Add leftover veggies, fresh herbs, or even a splash of cream to create new flavors.

• Freeze extra broth or soup: Keeps for several months, ready for quick meals.

Make Holiday Leftovers the Best Meal of the Week

Whether you use homemade broth or your favorite store-bought, Frontier Soups mixes help you transform leftover turkey into homemade comfort food—fast.

Try these five soups and bring new life to your holiday table!