Basic Turkey Soup
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Katie Koziolek of Hartland, Minnesota notes, "I simmer a rich broth using the turkey carcass, then add favorite vegetables and sometimes noodles."
SERVINGS: 8-10
CATEGORY: Soup
METHOD: Other stovetop
TIME: Prep: 45 min. + cooling Cook: 15 min.
Ingredients:
- TURKEY BROTH:
- 1 leftover turkey carcass
- 2 quarts water
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 1 celery rib with leaves
- 1 small onion, halved
- 1 carrot
- 3 whole peppercorns
- 1 garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- TURKEY VEGETABLE SOUP:
- 8 cups turkey broth
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes
- 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 cups sliced carrots, celery and/or other vegetables
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 4 cups diced cooked turkey
Directions:
Place all broth ingredients in a large soup kettle; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 25 minutes. Strain broth; discard bones and vegetables. Cool; skim fat. Use immediately for turkey vegetable soup or refrigerate and use within 24 hours.
For soup, combine broth, bouillon, pepper, vegetables and onion in a large soup kettle. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Add turkey and heat through. Yield: 8-10 servings.