Day-After Turkey Soup Recipe

Name: Day-After Turkey Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 turkey carcass, broken into 3 or 4 pieces; 3 carrots, halved crosswise; 2 celery stalks, halved crosswise; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; Coarse salt; 1 teaspoon crumbled dried rosemary; 1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes; 5 cups kale leaves, shredded; 3 cups leftover diced cooked turkey; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn kernels; 1 can (15 1/2 ounces) white beans, drained and rinsed; 4 scallions, thinly sliced

Servings: persons

1 turkey carcass, broken into 3 or 4 pieces
3 carrots, halved crosswise
2 celery stalks, halved crosswise
2 tablespoons tomato paste
Coarse salt
1 teaspoon crumbled dried rosemary
1/4 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
5 cups kale leaves, shredded
3 cups leftover diced cooked turkey
1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn kernels
1 can (15 1/2 ounces) white beans, drained and rinsed
4 scallions, thinly sliced

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1. Place the carcass in a large soup pot or stockpot and add cold water to cover by 2 inches (about 14 cups). Bring to a boil over high heat, skimming any foam that rises to the surface.
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2. Add carrots, celery, tomato paste, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon rosemary. Return to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook until the broth is rich and flavorful, about 2 hours.
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3. With a wire skimmer, remove and discard turkey carcass and vegetables. Strain and transfer 8 cups of broth to a large saucepan; freeze the remainder.
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4. Bring broth to a boil over high heat. Add red pepper flakes and remaining 1/2 teaspoon rosemary; season with salt. Add kale, reduce to a simmer, and cook until kale is tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
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5. Stir in turkey, corn, beans, and scallions and cook just until corn is heated through, about 2 minutes. Season with salt if desired.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 turkey carcass, broken into 3 or 4 pieces, 3 carrots, halved crosswise, 2 celery stalks, halved crosswise, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Day-After Turkey 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.

Day-After Turkey Soup

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