Deb'S Famous Turkey Soup Recipe

Name: Deb'S Famous Turkey Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Stock Ingredients; 1 Turkey Carcass All Meat Removed & Roughly Chopped; Water to Cover Carcass in Lg. Pot; 2 Bay Leaves; 1 tablespoon Rosemary; 1 tablespoon Marjoram; 1 tablespoon Thyme; Sea Salt & Pepper to taste; Soup; 5 tablespoons Butter; 3 tablespoons Flour; 1/2 cup Rice; 1 small Onion; 1 pound Mushrooms, sliced; 1/2 cup celery sliced; 1/2 cup parsley; left over Turkey Gravey; left over Turkey Meat; left over Turkey Dressing; 5 ounces Chestnuts (optional); 3 tablespoons Port

Servings: persons

Stock Ingredients
1 Turkey Carcass All Meat Removed & Roughly Chopped
Water to Cover Carcass in Lg. Pot
2 Bay Leaves
1 tablespoon Rosemary
1 tablespoon Marjoram
1 tablespoon Thyme
Sea Salt & Pepper to taste
Soup
5 tablespoons Butter
3 tablespoons Flour
1/2 cup Rice
1 small Onion
1 pound Mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup celery sliced
1/2 cup parsley
left over Turkey Gravey
left over Turkey Meat
left over Turkey Dressing
5 ounces Chestnuts (optional)
3 tablespoons Port

1
Break up the carcass and place in a large pot with Bay Leaves, Salt and Pepper, Rosemary, Marjoram and Thyme.
2
Allow to simmer for 2-3 hours. Strain. This is your stock.
3
Melt 2 T. butter in a large saucepan. Gradually stir in the flour until smooth. Slowly stir in the strained stock (which should amount to about 2 quarts) and bring to boil. Add rice and simmer.
4
Saute the onion and mushrooms in the remaining butter until soft. Add the celery and saute for another 5 minutes. To the simmering turkey stock, add the onions/mushroom mixture along with the parsley, turkey meat, gravy and dressing.
5
Press the chestnuts through a sieve (or a processor) and add to the soup along with 3T of port.
6
Adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, in necessary. Simmer for about 2 hours and enjoy!

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Stock Ingredients, 1 Turkey Carcass All Meat Removed & Roughly Chopped, Water to Cover Carcass in Lg. Pot, 2 Bay Leaves, and more.

Yes, Deb'S Famous 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Deb'S Famous Turkey Soup

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