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: Carcass of one turkey (about 1 1/2 pounds) without skin; 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 head garlic, halved crosswise; 2 bay leaves; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 cups diced skinless turkey meat (white or dark meat); 1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 cups frozen corn kernels; 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1 cup small dry pasta shape, such as ditalini; 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh dill sprigs, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Kosher salt; Crusty bread for serving

Servings: persons

Carcass of one turkey (about 1 1/2 pounds) without skin
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 head garlic, halved crosswise
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme
2 cups diced skinless turkey meat (white or dark meat)
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups frozen corn kernels
1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 cup small dry pasta shape, such as ditalini
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh dill sprigs, chopped
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt
Crusty bread for serving

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Put the turkey carcass, broth, garlic, bay leaves and thyme in a large Dutch oven (cut carcass in pieces if necessary so it fits) and add enough water to cover by an inch.
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Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; lower heat and simmer, uncovered, about 40 minutes.
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Strain the soup through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl; discard the solids.
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Add all but 2 cups of the broth back to the Dutch oven; reserve the remaining broth for another use (it will keep refrigerated up to 3 days or frozen up to 1 month).
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Add the turkey meat, green beans, corn and sweet potatoes to the pot; cover and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes.
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Add the pasta and continue to cook, uncovered, until the pasta and potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
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Stir in the dill and pepper and season to taste with salt.
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Serve with the bread.

1684

kcal

Calories

Fat

143

Carbs

209

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Carcass of one turkey (about 1 1/2 pounds) without skin, 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 head garlic, halved crosswise, 2 bay leaves, 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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