Turkey and Potato Soup with Canadian Bacon Recipe (2024)

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Turkey and Potato Soup with Canadian Bacon Recipe (1)

EllenDeller

Rating: 4 stars

01/06/2018

This looked so good that I bought & roasted a turkey thigh along with some big russet potatoes while I was cooking something else, then used that for the soup. Like others, I strongly recommend cooking your celery/carrot/onion mixture for a good 20 minutes in the broth before adding the potato. It really needs to get soft. And it's best to throw those vegetables in a food chopper to get them small. I also added smoked paprika to rev up the bacon taste.

If I make this again, I might substitute a cup of milk for one of the three cups of stock. It was lacking a certain creaminess. We did add a spoonful of sour cream to each bowl, and while that was good it didn't seem like quite enough dairy.

Turkey and Potato Soup with Canadian Bacon Recipe (2)

April

Rating: 5 stars

12/14/2015

My family enjoyed this turkey potato soup! We used leftover barbecued turkey which I shredded. We don't like cubed turkey in soup 😉 Next time I'll cook the veggies a bit longer --10-12 minutes--as I like my veggies soft in a soup. I might also add a bit more mashed potatoes too as I liked how it made the soup smooth and creamy :). I'll definitely make this soup again....yummy!

Turkey and Potato Soup with Canadian Bacon Recipe (3)

cmullerk

Rating: 5 stars

11/27/2015

This is amazing and very flexible...I used leftover baked sweet potatoes along with the mashed, added some mushrooms, used Pancetta and added some chopped red peppers for color. The potatoes made the soup smooth and creamy without a lot of fat. This one is a 'keeper' and I love the additions that the other reviewers suggested.

Turkey and Potato Soup with Canadian Bacon Recipe (4)

jjacaruso

Rating: 4 stars

11/28/2014

Very pleased with this soup! I used regular bacon instead of Canadian, but I think I would add a bit more next time. Everyone in the family ate it -- which is a rarity. Added bonus: having just recently found out that two of us are allergic to gluten and dairy, I was very excited that this recipe works with our allergies without any modifications. We will be having this soup again very soon!

Turkey and Potato Soup with Canadian Bacon Recipe (5)

IoneTaylor

Rating: 4 stars

02/01/2014

This soup came together fast and was hearty and delicious. I used store-bought cooked chicken strips and chopped them into bite size pieces. I didn't have fresh sage so I used 1/2 tsp poultry seasoning and probably could have added another 1/4 to 1/2 tsp for more flavor. I also used slightly more Canadian bacon than the recipe called for, and the smokiness of the bacon (Nueskes) really shown through beautifully.

Turkey and Potato Soup with Canadian Bacon Recipe (6)

Omimiof6

Rating: 4 stars

12/01/2013

Fabulous leftover soup but I would hesitate to serve leftovers to company. This soup tolerates lots of changes and is perfect to clean out the fridge. After starting according to the recipe I threw in everything that was left: mashed potatoes (plus 3 nuked small bakers), 1 serving of dressing, about a cup of cheese beans (green beans in a velveta sauce), some ham, a little turkey, and less than a cup of homemade turkey broth. Then I added a box of chicken broth and cooked according to directions. Delicious!!! Of course, now us 2 little old people will eat this soup for days, so much is left over again. I wonder if it freezes well....

Turkey and Potato Soup with Canadian Bacon Recipe (7)

calyon

Enjoyed by every member of the family....my 7 yr old son had 2 bowls. Made one minor change by keeping half of the potatoes cubed because we like our soup chunky. It was absolutely delicious. Next time I will make with chicken and egg noodles.

Turkey and Potato Soup with Canadian Bacon Recipe (8)

rnin85

Rating: 5 stars

11/30/2013

What a great way to use leftovers from Thanksgiving. I made some minor changes by using the leftover prepared mashed red potatoes and used an emersion blender to marry the potatoes and the broth before adding to the rest of the ingredients. I also doubled the recipe. It was easy to prepare and very tasty. My husband loved it!

Turkey and Potato Soup with Canadian Bacon Recipe (9)

Jenniebojangles

Rating: 4 stars

11/24/2013

This turned out great. I used regular ham and Italian seasoning (I didn't have any sage). My husband is not a big turkey fan but we had some leftovers I wanted to use up. He said he was impressed with how much "new life" this soup gave the leftover turkey. I would definitely make again.

Turkey and Potato Soup with Canadian Bacon Recipe (10)

Wendi234234234

Rating: 5 stars

01/01/2013

This is a new family favourite!!! Doubled recipe and used 2 cups of cooked chicken and 4 cups of ham. Fast, easy, tasty!

Turkey and Potato Soup with Canadian Bacon Recipe (11)

sharilsmith

Rating: 5 stars

12/27/2012

I prepared this for dinner and it turned out great! Very quick and easy to put together as well as a fantastic way to use up leftovers from large Holiday meals. I did not have any potatoes on hand but had potato flakes so I used them instead. They worked great and no one realized I didn't mash the potatoes myself. The family enjoyed this recipe so much they asked for seconds and there were no leftovers. I plan on making it again with the leftover ham from Christmas, seems it would work great in this recipe.

Turkey and Potato Soup with Canadian Bacon Recipe (12)

daneanp

Rating: 4 stars

12/17/2012

I copied zildraw's advice and nuked 4 potatoes and mashed them up lightly. The only other change I made was to add about 1/4 cup of half and half just before serving. Very filling and tasty soup.

Turkey and Potato Soup with Canadian Bacon Recipe (13)

GailWJ

Rating: 2 stars

12/03/2012

Not really worth the trouble.

Turkey and Potato Soup with Canadian Bacon Recipe (14)

MScarborough

Rating: 5 stars

11/27/2012

My husband doesn't like turkey soup, but he loved this recipe. I will definitely make it again. I didn't have any carrots but had a few leftover sweet potatoes that I added. That really added a sweet taste. I also added a little cayenne pepper just because I add that to just about everything. Loved the soup.

Rating: 4 stars

11/26/2012

Used Applewood bacon in place of Canadian and thyme in place of sage. Delicious!

Turkey and Potato Soup with Canadian Bacon Recipe (16)

zildraw

Rating: 3 stars

11/26/2012

Good basic soup flavors, nothing super fabulous, but a good sturdy recipe. Nice way to use up some leftover turkey, and an easy quick tasty soup. Using mashed potatoes would add to the calorie and fat content. I microwaved 4 medium baking potatoes and just mashed them up with a fork. I will make this again.

Turkey and Potato Soup with Canadian Bacon Recipe (17)

JasonBurn

Rating: 5 stars

11/23/2012

Best use of Thanksgiving leftovers ever! Very hearty soup. We made it with with peppered bacon.

Turkey and Potato Soup with Canadian Bacon Recipe (18)

GinnyG898

Rating: 5 stars

11/23/2012

This is an amazing and easy recipe. Day after Thanksgiving and looking to use up leftovers. Fried 2 slices of chopped bacon in place of the canadian bacon (thats what I had on hand), used about a tsp. of the bacon grease to saute the rest of the ingredients and just added about a tsp. of fresh parsley and about 1/2C corn. Also used fresh leftover turkey stock. The sage really gives this great flavor. Will definitily make this again.

Turkey and Potato Soup with Canadian Bacon Recipe (19)

PPerkins

Rating: 5 stars

11/27/2011

I just made this for lunch for my husband and myself. Delicious for an overcast chilly day! Will definitely be a go-to recipe in my files.

Turkey and Potato Soup with Canadian Bacon Recipe (20)

JIMMIC

Rating: 3 stars

03/23/2010

This soup had a nice taste, with a different consistency. I think I would add some additional bacon, and perhaps corn as another reader suggested. I made as it was written substituting the pancetta because I had that on hand.

Turkey and Potato Soup with Canadian Bacon Recipe (21)

hijparker

Rating: 5 stars

12/27/2009

This recipe did not seem like enough "work" to be a great soup; however it is! We have now made it twice exactly as written. It is like thanksgiving in a bowl.

Turkey and Potato Soup with Canadian Bacon Recipe (22)

Marzena

Rating: 5 stars

11/29/2009

This is a wonderful recipe. I make it every year after Thanksgiving. To make it more tasty, I add some stuffing and left over corn.

Turkey and Potato Soup with Canadian Bacon Recipe (23)

Seattle

Rating: 5 stars

08/08/2009

The first time I made this soup I used Thanksgiving leftovers. Now I make it every time we have turkey - everyone loves it. Creamy and hearty but without cream! I didn't alter a thing.

Turkey and Potato Soup with Canadian Bacon Recipe (24)

LeslieMcDaniel

Rating: 5 stars

03/10/2009

Wonderful & easy. I used Red Potatoes and left the skins on - it added some nice texture to the soup. Served it with a Rosemary Bread I bought at Super Target Bakery. Great dinner.

Turkey and Potato Soup with Canadian Bacon Recipe (25)

ktfalkner

Rating: 4 stars

12/26/2008

This soup was nice and tasty,easy recipe, great comfort food, and I loved that it not only used my leftover turkey but mashed potatoes as well!

Turkey and Potato Soup with Canadian Bacon Recipe (26)

bostonsmaman

Rating: 4 stars

12/10/2008

Pretty good. The texture of mashed potato in soup was new to me, but it was warm, hearty and a great use of leftovers that we threw into the freezer long ago. It was a little lacking on depth of flavor, so I threw in some garlic w/ the aromatics, but next time I might try shallot instead of onion or add some extra herbs like thyme or rosemary. I had to make the "mashed potatoes" from scratch, but not having to add butter & milk kept it lowfat and time-saving.

Turkey and Potato Soup with Canadian Bacon Recipe (27)

sh3837

Rating: 3 stars

12/08/2008

Since it was a few weeks past Thanksgiving, I used chicken instead and it turned out pretty well. I also added a little more bacon than what was listed. I will probably add a few more mashed potatoes next time to make it a bit thicker. A good, solid recipe I will make again for a weeknight meal.

Turkey and Potato Soup with Canadian Bacon Recipe (28)

Alishapc

Rating: 5 stars

12/04/2008

My husband asked me to make this again and again it is one of the best and easiest soups I have ever made!

Turkey and Potato Soup with Canadian Bacon Recipe (29)

Sdvorak

Rating: 5 stars

11/19/2008

This soup was outstanding! Even after two days of thanksgiving leftovers, my husband raved about this soup. Terrific--my only problem is how often I'll have to make turkey to have it!

Turkey and Potato Soup with Canadian Bacon Recipe (30)

kristy8105

Rating: 5 stars

11/16/2008

This was great! I made some small changes: we decided to add cooked rice to the soup at the end instead of adding the potatoes so it would freeze better. I'd recommend adding a little extra bacon and cooking the bacon first before adding the vegetables because I think it would add more flavor this way. I also seasoned the turkey with poultry seasoning and cooked it in a teaspoon of vegetable oil. The poultry seasoning helped add flavor to the broth. This is a great, easy weeknight recipe - I will definitely be making it on a regular basis.

Turkey and Potato Soup with Canadian Bacon Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How do you thicken potato bacon soup? ›

Add Flour Or Cornstarch

You can thicken soup by adding flour, cornstarch, or another starchy substitute. For the best results, never add flour or cornstarch directly to your soup. If you do, it will clump up on top. Instead, ladle a small amount of broth into a separate bowl and let it cool.

What potato holds up best in soup? ›

Potatoes that are low-starch and high-moisture hold together better. Yukon Gold potatoes are on the medium-starch side and will hold their shape in soups. Red potatoes fall into the low-starch category, as do smaller, newer potatoes. Fingerling potatoes will do well in soups, as will long white potatoes.

Should you soak potatoes in water before making soup? ›

Should I soak my potatoes before making soup? You don't have to soak them, but I do recommend doing so in cold water at least until you've finished cubing all the potatoes. This will keep them from turning brown and ugly.

Does cream cheese thicken up potato soup? ›

Cream cheese can be a delicious and tangy thickener for mashed potatoes so it stands to reason that it can also be used to add body to your favorite silky potato soup recipes — right? The answer is yes. It only works well if you do it carefully, though.

What is the best thickener for soup? ›

Whisking beurre manié (butter-flour paste) into simmering soup is the best way to thicken an otherwise too-watery soup. Add bits of the paste gradually and simmer to cook out any raw flour taste. The broth will be velvety smooth, rich, and thick.

What is a good thickener for potato soup? ›

Tip: Cornstarch will thicken your soup more than flour, but both are a good option if you need to thicken a very thin soup. Pour in 1 cup (60 g) of instant potato flakes for a quick fix. This will add extra potato flavor to your soup, so you don't have to worry about changing the taste.

Should I cook potatoes before adding to soup? ›

Add Potatoes to Your Soup Base

Now that your potatoes are perfectly boiled, it's time to add them to your soup base. Whether you have a creamy or chunky potato soup recipe, gently stir the boiled potatoes into your prepared soup mixture and simmer for a few minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Why aren't my potatoes getting soft in my potato soup? ›

If your potato soup is still crunchy after cooking for 6 to 7 hours on high in the crockpot, it's likely that the potatoes were not cooked long enough or the crockpot may not have reached a high enough temperature.

What happens if you don't soak potatoes? ›

The main reasons to cut the potatoes and pre-soak in water are: To allow the excess starches and sugars to be removed from the outer surface of the fry strips AND to keep the potatoes from browning prematurely from exposure to air. Covering in water helps the potato from turning a dark color.

How do I spice up bland potato soup? ›

Add milk, potatoes, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, allspice, celery seed, thyme, seasoning salt, dry white wine, cayenne pepper and chicken granules. Allow to simmer and thicken, stirring frequently, until the potatoes are cooked through, approximately 25 minutes.

Do you put potatoes in cold water after boiling? ›

After you drain the potatoes, your next step depends on if you are serving the potatoes in a hot or cold recipe. If you intend to enjoy them cold in a potato salad, rinse them with cold water before proceeding to stop them from carryover cooking. Otherwise, for hot dishes, proceed with your recipe.

Can I use sour cream instead of cream in soup? ›

Sour cream is an easy replacement for heavy cream. It can be easily stirred into a dish and offers another flavor profile to soups, stews and sauces. Plus, using it as a heavy cream substitute is a great way to use up that lingering tub in the fridge.

Why does my potato soup taste bland? ›

Not Adding Acid. If a soup is tasting bland in the bowl, consider adding acid rather than salt. A squeeze of lemon or lime, or a dash of yogurt or sour cream can add brightness to the bowl.

What does adding sour cream to soup do? ›

Yogurt, Sour Cream, and Crème Fraîche – Dairy like yogurt, sour cream, and crème fraîche can add a creamy acidity to soups, but can curdle and be unpleasant if cooked over heat for too long, so swirl these in last.

What to do if my potato soup is too watery? ›

Add flour or cornflour

Put a tablespoon of either into a small bowl and stir in 2-3 tbsp of the soup until you have a smooth mixture. Stir this back into the soup and bring it to a simmer. Cook for a few minutes to allow the starch granules to burst to thicken, and to cook out any flour flavour.

How do you make potato soup less watery? ›

To thicken potato soup without creating lumps, you can use a roux made of equal parts butter and flour. Melt the butter in a separate pan, add the flour, and whisk until smooth. Slowly whisk the roux into the soup, and let it simmer until thickened.

Is it better to thicken soup with flour or cornstarch? ›

It's important to note that cornstarch has twice the thickening power of flour. If you need to substitute cornstarch to thicken liquid in a recipe that calls for ¼ cup (four tablespoons) flour, you only need two tablespoons cornstarch.

How do you thicken potato soup without cornstarch? ›

To thicken potato soup without creating lumps, you can use a roux made of equal parts butter and flour. Melt the butter in a separate pan, add the flour, and whisk until smooth. Slowly whisk the roux into the soup, and let it simmer until thickened.

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