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Williamsburg Inn Turkey Soup Recipe

This recipe is simple to prepare, and it makes a lot of delicious soup! Our children are on their own now, so I was happy to find that this soup freezes well, too. I put it in individual containers and thaw just as much as I need for quick and easy meals. That's handy when I'm busy braiding wool rugs, oil painting or sewing...or just busy period.

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Williamsburg Inn Turkey Soup Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.

Yield: 18 Servings

15 30 45

Ingredients

1 turkey carcass (from a 12- to 14-pound turkey)
4 quarts water
3 large onions, finely chopped
3 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 large carrots, finely chopped
1/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 cup butter, cubed
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 pint half-and-half cream
3 cups diced cooked turkey
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning, optional
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

In large kettle, cook turkey carcass with water to make 3-qt. stock. Remove bones; reserve meat for soup. Strain stock; set aside. In a large saucepan, combine the onions, celery, carrots, rice and 1 qt. of stock. Cook for 20 minutes; set aside.
In a large soup kettle, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Add cream and remaining 2-qts. stock. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the reserved turkey and vegetable mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Heat through. Yield: 4 to 4-1/2 quarts.

Originally published as Williamsburg Inn Turkey Soup in Country Woman January/February 1989, p29

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Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2012 by teadrinkinlady

I really like this soup recipe. I added some spices as I didn't have the carcass to make my broth. Instead I used bullion and poultry seasoning. To smoke it a bit I added some pureed chipolte pepper in adobo sauce (my new favourite flavour enhancer). I would have added a bit more veggies, rice and turkey to have it be a bit meatier. Overall it is a great recipe to make and tweak for your family's tastes!

Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2012 by DawnLockhart

This is the BEST turkey soup you will ever eat! I have been known to cook a turkey specifically to make this soup! It also freezes very well so you can enjoy it again at a later date.