Jalapeno Turkey Noodle Soup

Jalapeno Turkey Noodle Soup

perfect on a wintry day

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 4m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 34m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (18 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

297
calories
10g
fat
29g
carbohydrates
22g
protein
68mg
cholesterol
546mg
sodium
Jalapeno Turkey Noodle Soup

Recipe Description

This easy Jalapeño Turkey Noodle Soup recipe combines soothing flavors and a spicy kick to warm you up on a cold day. It is also great for a last-minute meal as you only need a few pantry and fridge staples. The recipe yields six main dish servings or serves eight as a hearty starter at your next gathering. 

Start with the stock. Add the homemade chicken or turkey stock and quartered jalapeño pepper to a large pot and bring to a boil. Simmer the stock for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, sauté the carrots and celery, then add in the chopped turkey and let heat through. Add the turkey and vegetable mixture to the stock and simmer for another 5 minutes. Finally, add the egg noodles and simmer until soft. Once the soup has finished cooking, remove the jalapeño and adjust the seasoning. Serve hot and enjoy!

To make the Jalapeño Turkey Noodle Soup, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Jalapeno Turkey Noodle Soup

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Simmer stock and jalapeño pepper

    15 min
    Step 1 - Jalapeno Turkey Noodle Soup

    To a large pot, add 8 cups homemade turkey or chicken stock, or a combination of both, and 1 seeded and quartered jalapeño and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Taste the stock during the cooking process and remove the jalapeño pepper once the soup is spicy enough for you.

  2. 2

    Sauté carrots and celery

    5 min
    Step 2 - Jalapeno Turkey Noodle Soup

    In a large skillet over medium-high, melt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter. Add 3 sliced carrots, 2 sliced celery stalks, and celery leaves and sauté until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add turkey

    3 min
    Step 3 - Jalapeno Turkey Noodle Soup

    Add 3 cups chopped turkey to the skillet and sauté for 3 minutes more.

  4. 4

    Add turkey mixture to stock

    5 min
    Step 4 - Jalapeno Turkey Noodle Soup

    Add the turkey and vegetable mixture to the stock and simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add noodles

    10 min
    Step 5 - Jalapeno Turkey Noodle Soup

    Add 4 ½ ounces egg noodles and simmer over medium heat until the noodles are soft and cooked, about 10-15 minutes.

  6. 6

    Remove jalapeño and season to taste

    1 min
    Step 6 - Jalapeno Turkey Noodle Soup

    Remove the jalapeño quarters. Taste and add salt and black pepper if needed.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Jalapeno Turkey Noodle Soup

    Serve hot and enjoy!

This spicy Jalapeño Turkey Noodle Soup is loaded with veggies, turkey, and hearty egg noodles. Easy and satisfying, it makes for a perfect dinner on a wintry day. Did you make this recipe? Tag @cookmerecipes on Instagram and hashtag it #cookmerecipes.

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (18 reviews)
Fiona Johnson
May 24, 2025
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I made this soup last week when my husband felt under the weather. The warmth and spice lifted his spirits. Simple and delicious.

Walter
March 1, 2025
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¡Esta sopa es la bomba! Hice la sopa de pavo con jalapeño en una noche fría y fue un exitazo en casa. Mis hijos no paraban de repetir. La mezcla de sabores es perfecta y el toque picante le da un plus. ¡Sencillamente genial! La volveré a hacer seguro.

Brian
November 25, 2024
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Man, this Jalapeño Turkey Noodle Soup is a total winner! I made it last weekend when the fam was sick and it totally warmed us up. Super easy to whip up with stuff we already had. My kids loved it, even the spice! Definitely making it again.

LuckyL
October 28, 2024
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Superb! Made this soup when my in-laws visited last week. Everyone loved it. The jalapeños gave it the perfect kick to warm us up on a chilly evening

Nina
September 11, 2024
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Super easy and so warm! Perfect for chilly nights!

Nancy Phillips
June 23, 2024
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I made this Jalapeño Turkey Noodle Soup after my husband came home from work, cold and hungry. It was super simple to put together with just a few ingredients. The spice was just right, and we both loved it!

Ursula Kent
June 8, 2024
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Oh wow! This soup is a lifesaver! Made it for my friends on a chilly night, they loved the spicy kick! Thanks!

Brittany Smith
April 20, 2024
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I loved making this soup! It was super easy and I had all the ingredients at home. The jalapeno added just the right amount of spice to warm me up after a chilly evening walk. Definitely a recipe I'll repeat!

Sam Thompson
April 5, 2024
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Delicious soup! Perfect for family dinner last night. Everyone loved the spice and warmth.

Rachel
March 26, 2024
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This soup was a hit at our family dinner! Quick to make and the jalapeño gave it such a nice kick, loved it.

Daniel Harris
December 28, 2023
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Superb meal idea!

Tina
July 26, 2023
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Yummm! This soup is like a warm hug on a chilly day. Made it for the fam and they slurped it up. Will be making it again for sure!

William Smith
July 8, 2023
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Delicious! Made this soup for my family last night, and they loved the spicy kick! Perfect for chilly evenings. Proud to share this recipe at our next gathering!

Alejandra
June 13, 2023
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Hice esta sopa de pavo con jalapeño en una noche fría y quedó deliciosa. Mis hijos no pararon de pedir más. Es tan sencilla de hacer y todos en la familia la disfrutaron. Me encanta que se puede hacer con ingredientes de la despensa, ¡perfecta para un día ocupado!

Vanessa Thomas
June 8, 2023
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This soup is bomb! Made it for my hubby, he loved it!

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