Homemade Turkey Stock

SERVINGS

14

CATEGORY

Soup

METHOD

Other stovetop

PREP

10 min.

COOK

110 min.

TOTAL

120 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.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Nov 19, 2008

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