Smoked Turkey with Wild Rice

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   For the stock: Remove the skin from the turkey.

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   Remove the meat from the bones, cut the meat into a medium dice and reserve for later use.

3. 3

   Place the bones in a large stock pot.

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   Add 3 gallons water, the chicken base and liquid smoke.

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   Simmer for 4 hours then strain through cheesecloth.

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   Cool and then skim off the fat from the top of the liquid.

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   For the soup: Roast the red peppers.

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   Place the peppers under the broiler until the skins become charred.

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   Then place the peppers in a container and cover with a lid.

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    Sweat the peppers until the skin peels off easily.

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    Remove the skin and seeds.

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    Dice the peppers, celery, carrots and onions.

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    Set aside.

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    Cook the wild rice in 8 cups water for approximately 1 hour.

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    To assemble, melt the butter in large pot.

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    Add the diced carrots, celery and onions.

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    Cook for 5 minutes.

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    Add the flour and cook another 5 minutes.

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    Add the 3 gallons of turkey stock and simmer about 15 minutes.

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    Place in a blender and puree the vegetables.

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    Put the puree back into the pot and add the diced turkey, roasted peppers and rice.

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    Stir in the half-and-half.

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    Serve while hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.