Keto Turkey Soup

Name: Keto Turkey Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 27 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons butter; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium onion, diced; 4 stalks celery, diced; 1/2 cup sliced leek; 1/2 carrot, diced (optional); 1 cup cubed daikon radish; 3 cups leftover turkey; 4 cups turkey stock or chicken broth; 1 (10 oz) package frozen cauliflower rice; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; salt and pepper to taste

By Annie Lampella, Pharm.D.

Published November 23, 2020 • Updated June 2, 2025

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Got leftover turkey from Thanksgiving? Make this creamy keto turkey soup using your leftover turkey carcass and meat along with cauliflower rice to warm your belly this holiday season.

turkey soup with cauliflower rice in a bowl the vegetables

37 Mins

Nutrition Facts

Servings

339

Calories

22g

Fat

27.1g

Protein

5.1g

Net Carb

7.6g

Total Carbs

Disclaimer: The nutrition information provided is an estimate and is for informational purposes only. I am a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.); however, this content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or other qualified health provider before making any lifestyle changes or beginning a new nutrition program.

The keto diet has a number of wonderful soups, including clam chowder, chicken soup and this keto turkey soup recipe.

Low carb turkey soup

One of the best ways to use leftover turkey and make use of that leftover turkey carcass is to make a keto turkey soup with cauliflower rice. This keto soup recipe is creamy and filled with healthy fall vegetables. In place of potato in this low-carb soup, we add daikon radish. It looks and tastes very similar to a potato.

This soup has fantastic flavors and a great way to use up all of your holiday leftovers. The whole family will get on board with this keto turkey soup, especially if you pair it with these plump, delicious keto rolls.

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Recipe Details
Similar recipes others love
Turkey stock
The keto potato
FAQs
Nutrition information: facts & macronutrients

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Keto Turkey Soup Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, diced
4 stalks celery, diced
1/2 cup sliced leek
1/2 carrot, diced (optional)
1 cup cubed daikon radish
3 cups leftover turkey
4 cups turkey stock or chicken broth
1 (10 oz) package frozen cauliflower rice
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
salt and pepper to taste

Keto Turkey Soup Directions

STEP

1

Sauté vegetables

In a stock pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add in onion, celery, leeks and carrot and cook for 3 minutes or until softend.
STEP

2

Simmer

Add in daikon radish and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add leftover turkey and turkey stock. Bring to boil, then lower heat to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until daikon radish is soft and cooked through. Add in cauliflower rice and cook for an additional 2 minutes or until heated.
STEP

3

Make it creamy

Remove from heat. Pour in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.

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Turkey stock

If you remember eating turkey soup in the days following Thanksgiving and ever wonder how your Grandma or Mom made it so delicious, well chances are, they probably used the leftover turkey carcass to make homemade turkey bone broth. Homemade bone broth yields the best flavor, but also provides amazing nutritional benefits.

It’s very easy to make turkey bone broth. If you are someone that hates to waste food, this is your recipe for delicious homemade keto bone broth. Everything is added to a slow cooker and cooked over night; although, the longer you cook it the better your bone broth will be.

If you don’t have access to the turkey carcass, you can use store bought chicken broth as a replacement. If you can get ahold of chicken bone broth, even better!

a warm bowl of turkey and rice soup on the table

The keto potato

Unfortunately potatoes are not keto approved. They have too many carbohydrates. Luckily, we have a substitute when it comes to making stews and keto soups. The Daikon radish!

The daikon radish can be found in most larger grocery stores. It’s traditionally used in many Asian inspired recipes, but the keto world found this vegetable to be very similar in appearance, texture and flavor to a potato when it was cooked. If you miss chunks of potato in your soup, then you will want to add a daikon radish to the broth.

One cup of daikon radish contains about 4.8 g total carbs and 1.9 g fiber. That means, that one cup of this keto potato substitute is 2.9 grams net carbs.

Keto Turkey Soup: FAQS

Can I use fresh turkey instead of leftover turkey?

Absolutely! You can cook fresh turkey and shred it for this soup. Just make sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.

What can I substitute for cauliflower rice?

If you're not a fan of cauliflower rice, you can use shredded zucchini or even finely chopped broccoli as a low-carb alternative.

How should I store leftovers?

Store any leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. You can also freeze it for longer storage!

Is there a dairy-free option for this recipe?

Yes! You can replace the heavy whipping cream with coconut cream or a dairy-free cream substitute to keep it keto-friendly and dairy-free.

Can I add more vegetables to this soup?

Definitely! Feel free to add other low-carb veggies like spinach, kale, or bell peppers to enhance the flavor and nutrition.

Nutritional information & Macros

Amount Per Serving
Calories	339
Fat	22g
Protein	27.1g
Total Carbs	7.6g
Net Carbs	5.1g

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About Annie Lampella, Pharm.D.

Annie Lampella is a Doctor of Pharmacy, mom, and the recipe creator behind KetoFocus. With a B.S. in Genetics from UC Davis and a Pharm.D., she has over 11 years of experience developing family-friendly keto recipes based on the science of human metabolism. She is the author of the Protein Packed cookbook, published by Victory Belt Publishing.

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