Ingredients

• 1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12-pound turkey)
• 3-1/2 quarts water
• 4 cups apple cider or juice
• 2 celery ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 large onion, cut into wedges
• 1 large apple, cut into wedges
• 1 large carrot, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 8 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 sprigs fresh sage
• SOUP:
• 3 cups shredded cooked turkey breast
• 2 cups cooked long grain and wild rice
• 2 large carrots, shredded
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper