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Sunday, January 17, 2010

Turkey Soup

Alright people, remember that turkey soup I was talking about last week? I thought I would post the recipe, because seriously, it's GOOD! My mom makes it every year after Thanksgiving and I think people get more excited about that than the actual Thanksgiving meal. (Okay, maybe not but close!) :) This recipe is actually made to use your leftover turkey carcass. I had NO idea there was so much meat left on those things...we ended up with a huge bowl of soup plus some.

My mom is a lot like me (or maybe it's me a lot like my mom...) and just kinda follows recipes. For this one we pretty much doubled most of the stuff and I think it turns out more like a stoup than a soup...ya know, super thick, more stewy than soupy. Yummy!

Leftover Turkey Soup
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning (or sage)
Bones and trimmings from 1 turkey or 2 chickens
3 cubes (or 3 teaspoons) chicken bouillon
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 quarts (6 cups) water
1/2 cup barley or rice or 1 cup noodles
3 medium carrots sliced
2 stalks celery sliced
2 medium onions chopped

(Now that I am typing out the recipe I am realizing how much I didn't follow it..but you can change, add, subtract whatever you want, it's just a good base. The recipe suggests other veggies to try too...corn, zucchini, tomatoes, potatoes, peas and mushrooms.)

In large pot/dutch oven (I used our big roaster since I had a 24 pound turkey carcass) combine the first 6 ingredients. Simmer covered about 1 1/2 hours. Cool then remove bones - cut off all meat and return to the broth.

Add remaining ingredients. (I totally forgot the onions, oops!) :)
Simmer covered about 30 minutes or until vegetables and noodles are tender.

Garnish with parsley if you want and serve with a thick hearty bread...that's a must! :) Also, we use Reames frozen noodles...SO good, I would suggest those over rice for sure!

Enjoy! :)

10 comments:

Liz Mays said...

I never would have thought to use that old carcass! That looks delicious though!

Carrie said...

Mmmmm, sounds and looks yummy! I will surly have to give it a try. It must be recipe day as I was compelled to post one today as well!

Jen said...

this looks wonderful. I am going to have to try this. I never us the turkey carcass, I throw mine away, and I feel bad about it, now I won't have to. I'll have to try to make a turkey this weekend. I like to make a turkey about 3x/month. Lots of good leftover, so lots of meals!

He & Me + 3 said...

Girl that looks delish! I could go for a warm bowl about now. YUM

Helga said...

That looks so good and sounds really easy. I have never used the leftover turkey carcass but I might have to give it a try next time! I mean, your crockpot mashed potatoes were super yummy so I trust your judgement :o)

CM said...

Oh yum! That looks so good! I've never tried this but you make it look so easy. Great pics, too!

Mrs. B said...

looks delicious! great, now i'm STARVING! i suppose i'll have to settle for some oreos. but i will certainly be trying this soup!

B-Dub said...

Looks delish! Great idea for all the leftovers!

Bethany said...

Yummy! I want to come have some. Doug almost took a wrong turn on I65 last night. I told him it was okay, we'd be at your house in the morning. :)

Pennie said...

Ooo - thanks for this recipe -and the pics - I'm a visual person. Love it all!