Slow Cooker Curried Thanksgiving Soup with Stuffing Croutons Recipe

 Slow Cooker Curried Thanksgiving Soup with Stuffing Croutons is a cozy and creative way to turn your holiday leftovers into something fresh and comforting. This soup blends roasted turkey, sweet potatoes, carrots, and a touch of curry for warm, aromatic flavor. Topped with crispy stuffing croutons, it’s both hearty and nostalgic — perfect for enjoying the day after Thanksgiving or any chilly evening.

1. Cooking Time: 6 hours (on low) or 3 hours (on high)

2. Serving: 6 servings

3. Ingredients:

For the Soup:

• 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or diced

• 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 cups diced sweet potatoes (or leftover mashed sweet potatoes)

• 1 cup chopped carrots

• 1 apple, peeled and diced

• 1 teaspoon curry powder

• ½ teaspoon ground ginger

• ½ teaspoon turmeric

• 4 cups chicken or turkey broth

• 1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream

• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Stuffing Croutons:

• 2 cups leftover stuffing

• 1 tablespoon olive oil or melted butter

4. Instructions:

1. Sauté aromatics (optional but flavorful): In a small skillet, heat olive oil or butter and sauté onion and garlic for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Transfer to the slow cooker.

2. Add main ingredients: Add turkey, sweet potatoes, carrots, apple, curry powder, ginger, turmeric, and broth into the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.

3. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours, until vegetables are tender.

4. Blend: Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. For a chunkier texture, blend only half of the soup. Stir in coconut milk or cream, then season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Make stuffing croutons: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss leftover stuffing with olive oil or butter, spread on a baking sheet, and bake for 10–15 minutes until golden and crisp.

6. Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with stuffing croutons. Add a sprinkle of fresh herbs like parsley or thyme if desired.

5. Nutrition (per serving):

• Calories: 350

• Protein: 20g

• Fat: 15g

• Carbohydrates: 32g

• Fiber: 4g

• Sugar: 9g

6. Tips:

• If you don’t have leftover turkey, use rotisserie chicken instead.

• Add a squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of apple cider vinegar at the end to brighten the flavor.

• For extra creaminess, stir in a small knob of butter before serving.

• Make the croutons just before serving so they stay crunchy.

• This soup freezes well — just skip adding the cream until reheating.