Turkey Stuffing Soup

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 carrots, thinly sliced
• 8 stalks celery, sliced
• 2 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped or 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 3 cups cooked turkey
• 3 sprigs parsley, minced (or 1 tablespoon dried)
• 1 1/2 quarts turkey or chicken stock (or leftover gravy mixed with water)
• 2 cups turkey stuffing
• 1 1/2 cups cooked pasta (optional)

Instructions

1. In a stockpot over low heat, melt butter.
2. Sauté onions, carrots and celery until tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in tomatoes, turkey and parsley. Add stock and stuffing. Bring soup to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, partially covered for 45-60 minutes
4. If using, place hot noodles in a large deep bowl; cover with soup.