Turkey Wing Soup

Turkey Wing Soup is a hearty, savory broth-based soup made by slow-simmering turkey wings with vegetables like onions, celery, carrots, and herbs. The long cooking process tenderizes the meat and creates a rich, flavorful stock from the bones and connective tissue. It is a comforting dish popular in American home cooking, particularly as a way to use leftover turkey or utilize whole wings for a nutritious meal.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This soup is high in protein from the turkey meat and collagen-rich broth, with a moderate amount of fat depending on how much skin is included. It provides key nutrients such as B vitamins, iron, and minerals like zinc and selenium, with a rough calorie ballpark of 200-350 calories per serving depending on portion size and added ingredients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	8 g
Fat	8 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	2 g
Sodium	480 mg
Potassium	320 mg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Niacin (B3)	4.5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Vitamin B12	0.5 mcg
Zinc	2.5 mg
Selenium	18 mcg
Iron	1.2 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Turkey Wing Soup is nutritionally interesting because the slow simmering of bones and connective tissue releases collagen and gelatin, which are beneficial for gut health and joint support. Culturally, it reflects a tradition of using every part of the bird, making it a frugal and sustainable dish often passed down through family recipes.