Old-Fashioned Turkey Noodle Soup Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned Turkey Noodle Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12- to 14-pound turkey); 2 cooked turkey wings, meat removed; 2 cooked turkey drumsticks, meat removed; 1 turkey neck bone; 1 medium unpeeled onion, cut into wedges; 2 small unpeeled carrots, cut into chunks; 6 to 8 garlic cloves, peeled; 4 quarts plus 1 cup cold water, divided; 3 quarts water; 5 cups uncooked egg noodles; 2 cups diced carrots; 2 cups diced celery; 3 cups cubed cooked turkey; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 2-1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12- to 14-pound turkey)
2 cooked turkey wings, meat removed
2 cooked turkey drumsticks, meat removed
1 turkey neck bone
1 medium unpeeled onion, cut into wedges
2 small unpeeled carrots, cut into chunks
6 to 8 garlic cloves, peeled
4 quarts plus 1 cup cold water, divided
3 quarts water
5 cups uncooked egg noodles
2 cups diced carrots
2 cups diced celery
3 cups cubed cooked turkey
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2-1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon pepper

1
Place the turkey carcass, bones from wings and drumsticks, neck bone, onion, carrots and garlic in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 400u00b0 for 1 hour, turning once.
2
Transfer the carcass, bones and vegetables to an 8-qt. stockpot. Add 4 qts. cold water; set aside. Pour remaining cold water into baking pan, stirring to loosen browned bits. Add to pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-4 hours.
3
Cool slightly. Strain broth; discard bones and vegetables. Set stockpot in an ice-water bath until broth cools, stirring occasionally. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
4
Skim fat from broth. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, bring 3 qts. water to a boil. Add noodles and carrots; cook for 4 minutes. Add celery; cook 5-7 minutes longer or until noodles and vegetables are tender. Drain; add to simmering broth. Add cubed turkey; heat through. Stir in the parsley, salt, thyme and pepper.

2057

kcal

Calories

Fat

293

Carbs

147

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12- to 14-pound turkey), 2 cooked turkey wings, meat removed, 2 cooked turkey drumsticks, meat removed, 1 turkey neck bone, and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned Turkey Noodle Soup falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

Old-Fashioned Turkey Noodle Soup

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