Homemade Turkey Stock Recipe



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Homemade Turkey Stock

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SERVINGS: 14

CATEGORY: Soup

METHOD: Other stovetop

TIME: Prep: 10 min. Cook: 1 hour 50 min.

Ingredients:

  • 1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12- to 14-pound turkey)
  • 4 quarts water
  • 2 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery ribs, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 3 fresh thyme sprigs
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh basil
  • 1 sprig fresh parsley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 garlic clove, minced

Directions:

Place all ingredients in a soup kettle. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours.
    Discard turkey carcass. Cool broth for 1 hour. Strain through a cheesecloth-lined colander; discard vegetables and herbs. If using immediately, skim fat from broth; or refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight, then remove fat from surface. Broth can be frozen for up to 2-3 months. Yield: 3-1/2 quarts.


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