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Homemade Turkey Stock

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

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

Printed from tasteofhome.com Sep 6, 2008

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Homemade Turkey Stock cont.

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.