Date
Sunday
Mar
30

March 30

Turkey Neck Soup Day

Warm up with a bowl of delicious Turkey Neck Soup on this special holiday - perfect for cozy fall evenings and satisfying cravings.

Yearly Date
March 30
Type
Day

Introduction

Get ready to warm your taste buds on March 30 with a delicious bowl of Turkey Neck Soup, because it's National Turkey Neck Soup Day! This unique holiday celebrates the often overlooked and underrated turkey neck, which is actually full of flavor and nutrients. It's believed that this soup has been enjoyed for centuries, with different variations found in cultures around the world. So why not take a break from your usual soup routine and give this tasty dish a try? Who knows, it might just become your new favorite comfort food!

Turkey Neck Soup Day Timeline

1700s
Early Soup Making
Soup, often made from leftover or less desirable cuts of meat like turkey necks, has been a common food staple globally for centuries due to its cost effectiveness and taste.
1863
Thanksgiving's Turkey Tradition
Abraham Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday. Since then, turkey became a centerpiece in American holiday tradition, thus making turkey necks readily available.
1920s
Commercialization of Canned Soup
Canned soups gained popularity; though traditional homemade recipes like turkey neck soup maintained their niche amongst cooking enthusiasts and comfort food lovers.
1990
Food Television and Online Recipes
Food television and online recipes popularized regional and little-known dishes, including turkey neck soup.
2000s
Rise of Foodie Culture
Foodie culture began to celebrate more unique and sometimes overlooked ingredients, such as turkey neck, leading to a resurgence of interest in dishes like turkey neck soup.

How to Celebrate Turkey Neck Soup Day

1

Create your own Turkey Neck Soup

Put those leftover turkey necks to good use by making a delicious soup. There are plenty of recipes online to choose from, or you can get creative and come up with your own version.

2

Visit a local soup kitchen

Spread the love on Turkey Neck Soup Day by volunteering at a local soup kitchen. Not only will you be celebrating the holiday, but you'll also be helping those in need.

3

Host a soup swap party

Invite some friends over for a soup swap party! Ask everyone to bring a different type of soup, including a hearty turkey neck soup, and then trade and taste each other's soups.

4

Try a new restaurant

Celebrate Turkey Neck Soup Day by trying out a new restaurant that serves delicious soups. Who knows, you may just find your new favorite spot for a warm and comforting bowl of soup.

5

Organize a soup cook-off

Get competitive and host a soup cook-off with friends or family. Have everyone make their best version of turkey neck soup and then vote on the winner. The champion can earn bragging rights until next year's Turkey Neck Soup Day.

Why We Love Turkey Neck Soup Day

A

It's a unique soup option

Turkey neck soup may not be the most common soup choice, but that's what makes it special. It's a savory and flavorful dish that is perfect for colder weather or whenever you're in the mood for something different.

B

It can be made with leftover turkey parts

Turkey neck soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey parts after Thanksgiving or any other holiday meals. It adds a unique flavor and texture to the soup and reduces food waste at the same time!

C

It's comforting and hearty

There's nothing quite like a warm bowl of soup on a cold day, and turkey neck soup fits the bill perfectly. It's rich, savory, and filling - making it the ultimate comfort food. So why not try it out next Turkey Neck Soup Day?

Turkey Neck Soup Day Dates

Year
Date
Day
2023
Mar 29
Wednesday
2024
Mar 29
Friday
2025
Mar 29
Saturday
2026
Mar 29
Sunday
2027
Mar 29
Monday