Old-Fashioned Turkey Soup Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned Turkey Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12-pound turkey); 5 quarts water; 3 cups cubed cooked turkey; 1 can (28 ounces) stewed tomatoes; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 large carrots, shredded; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed; 3/4 cup fresh or frozen peas; 3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice; 4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules; 2 teaspoons salt; 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12-pound turkey)
5 quarts water
3 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 can (28 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 large onion, chopped
2 large carrots, shredded
1 cup chopped celery
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
3/4 cup fresh or frozen peas
3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1
Place the turkey carcass and water in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; slowly bring to a boil over low heat. Cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours.
2
Remove carcass and discard. Strain broth through a cheesecloth-lined colander. If using immediately, skim fat or refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight; remove fat from surface. Stock may be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for 4 to 6 months.
3
For soup, return strained broth to pan. Add the turkey, vegetables, rice, bouillon and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until rice and vegetables are tender.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12-pound turkey), 5 quarts water, 3 cups cubed cooked turkey, 1 can (28 ounces) stewed tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned 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.

Old-Fashioned Turkey Soup

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