Turkey Stuffing Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

In a stockpot over low heat, melt butter.
Saute onions, carrots and celery until tender, about 5 minutes.
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
Place hot noodles in a large deep bowl; cover with soup.