Turkey Soup Recipe

Name: Turkey Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 each turkey carcass meaty, left over from 20 pound bird; 4 quarts water or broth; 1 tablespoon garlic chopped; 3 cups celery chopped; 1 large onions quartered; 2 tablespoons peppercorns; 2 cups carrots chopped; 6 each bay leaves whole; 1 tablespoon basil sweet, dried; 2 tablespoons tarragon leaves dried, whole; 1 cup parsley leaves chopped fresh; 1 cup wild rice; 1 x salt and black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 each turkey carcass meaty, left over from 20 pound bird
4 quarts water or broth
1 tablespoon garlic chopped
3 cups celery chopped
1 large onions quartered
2 tablespoons peppercorns
2 cups carrots chopped
6 each bay leaves whole
1 tablespoon basil sweet, dried
2 tablespoons tarragon leaves dried, whole
1 cup parsley leaves chopped fresh
1 cup wild rice
1 x salt and black pepper to taste

1
Take the meat off the turkey carcass as soon as dinner is over and toss the carcass into a large pot.
2
Add all of the spices and water (or broth).
3
I usually also add a cup or two of white wine.
4
Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer for an additional 6 to 8 hours.
5
Cool the soup and strain.
6
If you wish, skim any fat from the broth at this point.
7
Return the broth to the pot, add large pieces of cooked turkey and any coarsely chopped fresh vegetables you wish to the mixture; add wild rice, barley, or whatever legume you wish, and simmer (covered) until the rice is done and the vegetables are crisp.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 each turkey carcass meaty, left over from 20 pound bird, 4 quarts water or broth, 1 tablespoon garlic chopped, 3 cups celery chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

Turkey Soup

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