Food Recipes Soups Turkey and Sweet Potato Soup 5.0 (1) 1 Review Turkey, sweet potatoes, sage — it’s Thanksgiving in a bowl! Pureeing half the sweet potatoes thickens the soup slightly and gives it a pretty pale orange hue. By Emily Ziemski Emily Ziemski Emily Ziemski is a recipe developer, editor, and food writer with a focus on sustainability and wellness. Previously a senior food editor at Well+Good and food editor at Food52, she's best known for the creation of the Dirty Martini Salad Dressing (for which she apologizes). Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 17, 2026 Save Rate PRINT Share Close Credit: © Melanie Acevedo Total Time: 45 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 Jump to recipe Sweet potatoes, turkey, and green beans make up the base of this savory soup, with dried sage adding an earthy note.Pureeing half of the sweet potato mixture gives the soup a thicker, creamier texture while leaving plenty of tender vegetables and turkey in each bowl.The recipe works with fresh turkey cutlets, deli turkey, or leftover turkey or chicken, making it an easy way to use what you have on hand. Sweet potatoes and sage are classic flavors of fall, bringing earthy, savory notes to this turkey soup. With tender green beans and a rich chicken broth, it’s a comforting way to put fresh or leftover turkey to use on a chilly day. 30 Satisfying Fall Soup Recipes to Warm You From the Inside Out All about sage Common sage (Salvia officinalis) is an evergreen herb in the mint family, recognizable by its soft, fuzzy leaves and distinctive woodsy aroma. Its earthy, slightly peppery flavor pairs especially well with rich and savory foods, making it a natural match for the sweet potatoes and turkey in this soup. Fresh sage can be swapped in for the dried sage here, but the flavor is more delicate, so you’ll need to use about three times as much, finely chopped. Notes from the Food & Wine Test Kitchen For a shortcut, use 12 ounces cooked turkey breast from the deli in place of the turkey cutlets. Cut it into 1/2-inch cubes and add it to the soup just long enough to heat through. Leftover cooked turkey or chicken also works; use about two cups cubed meat. Suggested pairing Sweet wines are said not to work at the table, but when the dish contains sweet elements, the wine often should, too. A cool glass of succulent Auslese Riesling from the Rheingau will prove the point quite elegantly. Keep Screen Awake Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed at its original yield. Ingredient amounts are automatically adjusted, but cooking times and steps remain unchanged. Note that not all recipes scale perfectly. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 2 tablespoons butter 1 onion, cut into thin slices 1 1/2 teaspoons dried sage 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 1/2 quarts low-sodium chicken broth or homemade stock 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1/4 pound green beans, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pound turkey cutlets, cut into approximately 1 1/2- x 1/2-inch strips Directions In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the onion and sage and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the sweet potatoes, broth, and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer half the soup to a food processor or blender and puree. Return the pureed soup to the pot and add the green beans, the remaining teaspoon salt, and the pepper. Simmer until the beans are just tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in the strips of turkey. Cook until the turkey is warmed through, about 1 1/2 minutes. Make ahead Store the finished soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat when ready to serve. This recipe was first published in Food & Wine’s 1998 cookbook Quick From Scratch One-Dish Meals; the text was written in part by Emily Ziemski. Cook this recipe and more in the MyRecipes app. Get the App Save Rate Print Loading shell for RecipesUgcThreaded1 Vue component in Globe.