Brown Garlic Yam Soup Recipe

Name: Brown Garlic Yam Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cooked turkey carcass, divided into parts; 2 tablespoons rendered turkey fat, plus 1 tablespoon; 20 cloves garlic; 2 large yellow onions, rough cut; 2 large carrots, peeled and rough cut; 2 ribs celery, rough cut; 4 thyme sprigs; 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 1 quart turkey stock; 2 cups cooked and cold (leftover) yams; 1/2 cup cleaned, stemmed and quartered shiitakes; 1/2 cup leeks; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 lime, juiced; 1 tablespoon chives, chopped

Servings: persons

1 cooked turkey carcass, divided into parts
2 tablespoons rendered turkey fat, plus 1 tablespoon
20 cloves garlic
2 large yellow onions, rough cut
2 large carrots, peeled and rough cut
2 ribs celery, rough cut
4 thyme sprigs
1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
1 quart turkey stock
2 cups cooked and cold (leftover) yams
1/2 cup cleaned, stemmed and quartered shiitakes
1/2 cup leeks
1/2 cup sour cream
1 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon chives, chopped

1
Place carcass, wings, and bones in a small stockpot and cover with cold water.
2
Bring to a simmer.
3
Place unwashed roasting pan back on a hot burner and add 2 tablespoons rendered turkey fat.
4
Brown the garlic, onions, carrots, and celery.
5
Add vegetables to the stockpot with the carcass with the thyme and peppercorns.
6
Bring to a simmer and let cook for 2 to 3 hours.
7
Strain and remove all the bones.
8
Save the vegetables and place back in the stockpot with the 1 quart of turkey stock.
9
Add the leftover yams and puree with butter.
10
Check for seasoning.
11
In a separate small saute pan, heat up the remaining rendered turkey fat.
12
Saute the shiitakes and leeks together until mixture is dry and very fragrant.
13
Chop up the shiitake-leek mixture and fold in with the sour cream, juice, and chives.
14
Plating: Serve in warm soup plates and place a small dollop of sour cream on top.
15
Beverage: Leftover buttery California Chardonnay

346

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cooked turkey carcass, divided into parts, 2 tablespoons rendered turkey fat, plus 1 tablespoon, 20 cloves garlic, 2 large yellow onions, rough cut, and more.

Yes, Brown Garlic Yam Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Brown Garlic Yam Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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