Still have turkey leftovers? This is a fabulous soup to use some of those leftovers. Canadian bacon or pancetta gives the soup a great well rounded flavor and the mashed potatoes and turkey gives it a sense of comfort and warmth. The sage just makes it additionally interesting. A great fall or winter soup!

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp butter
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1 large carrots, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
• 1 or more oz Canadian bacon, chopped
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 3 cups chopped cooked turkey (I cubed it, but think it would be good shaved as well)
• 2 1/2 cups mashed cooked peeled baking potatoes
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh sage and additional fresh sage leaves for garnish
• fresh ground pepper to taste

Directions

• Heat butter in large pot, add onions and cook for a few minutes
• Add celery, carrots, bacon and cook for another 5 minutes until onions are translucent
• Add broth, turkey, potatoes and sage, stirring with whisk until blended
• Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes
• Garnish with fresh sage

This soup freezes very well!