Regardless of how you acquire your leftovers, it’s best not to let them go uneaten. Not only do Thanksgiving leftovers taste just as good (if not better) than the initial meal, but tossing leftovers helps contribute to food waste, which is harmful to the planet. Luckily, there are seemingly endless ideas for how you can take just about any Turkey Day leftovers and transform them into another tasty meal. And while there’s absolutely nothing wrong with a Thanksgiving leftover sandwich or even some Thanksgiving egg rolls, we’re partial to a piping-hot bowl of soup.

Thanksgiving Leftover Soup Recipes

Whether you’ve got extra turkey, cornbread, potatoes, or more, we found a soup recipe that fits your leftover needs. Keep reading for a collection of Thanksgiving leftover soup recipes that won’t disappoint. This recipe features puréed squash and other veggies, along with fresh sage and savory Parmesan croutons. If you’ve got any extra cornbread lying around (from a stuffing recipe, perhaps?) you can top the soup with cornbread croutons instead.