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Easy Turkey Carcass Soup Recipe

Easy Turkey Carcass Soup Recipe

This Easy Turkey Carcass Soup is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for using up leftovers from a holiday meal. Packed with vegetables and rich in flavor, it's a satisfying way to enjoy turkey in a new form.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 whole turkey carcass picked clean of most meat
  • 10 cups water or as needed to cover carcass
  • 3 cups chopped carrots
  • 2 cups chopped celery include leaves if available
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 0.5 cup fresh parsley chopped

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Place the turkey carcass in a large pot and cover with water.
  • Bring the pot to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 60 minutes.
  • Carefully remove the carcass, allowing it to cool slightly. Meanwhile, add carrots, celery, onion, and garlic to the pot.
  • Remove any remaining meat from the bones and return the meat to the pot.
  • Add thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for an additional 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Before serving, stir in fresh parsley. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Notes

For additional flavor, consider adding a bay leaf to the soup. This recipe is very flexible; feel free to include any leftover vegetables or spices you have on hand.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 120g | Protein: 120g | Fat: 120g | Saturated Fat: 120g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 120g | Monounsaturated Fat: 120g | Trans Fat: 120g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 120g | Sugar: 120g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 120mg | Iron: 120mg