Basic Turkey Soup

Name: Basic Turkey Soup
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: TURKEY BROTH:; 1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12-14 pound turkey); 8 cups water; 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules; 1 celery rib with leaves; 1 small onion, halved; 1 medium carrot; 3 whole peppercorns; 1 garlic clove; 1 teaspoon seasoned salt; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; TURKEY VEGETABLE SOUP:; 8 cups turkey broth; 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules; 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/2 cups sliced fresh carrots; 1-1/2 cups sliced celery; 1 cup sliced fresh green beans; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 4 cups diced cooked turkey

Katie Koziolek of Hartland, Minnesota notes, "I simmer a rich broth using the turkey carcass, then add favorite vegetables and sometimes noodles."

Ingredients

TURKEY BROTH:
1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12-14 pound turkey)
8 cups water
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 celery rib with leaves
1 small onion, halved
1 medium carrot
3 whole peppercorns
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
TURKEY VEGETABLE SOUP:
8 cups turkey broth
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh carrots
1-1/2 cups sliced celery
1 cup sliced fresh green beans
3/4 cup chopped onion
4 cups diced cooked turkey

Directions

Place all broth ingredients in a large stockpot; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 25 minutes. Strain broth; discard bones and vegetables. Cool; skim fat. Use immediately for turkey vegetable soup, or refrigerate and use within 24 hours.
For soup, combine broth, bouillon, pepper and vegetables in a large stockpot. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, 15-20 minutes. Add turkey; heat through.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 136 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 43mg cholesterol, 1024mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.

Originally published as Basic Turkey Soup in Taste of Home December/January 1995

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hkovack

Nov 28, 2017

I was surprised how tasty this was. I took the shortcut route and used a bag of frozen vegetable soup mix! Delicious!
millstone

Dec 3, 2013

Great recipe. Easy to make and great on a cold day. I look forward to this soup every time I make a turkey; for me, it's the reward for all the work on the stuffing and sides. I always add noodles, about the same amount of meat and less vegetables.
WhatcomGirl

Nov 25, 2012

I really enjoyed this simple turkey soup. The broth is rich and easy to make. I added edamame to the list of vegetables.
caglaser

Dec 3, 2011

I had family after Thanksgiving and they just raved about this tirkey soup
dieter's mom

Jan 12, 2011

This is THE best recipe for turkey soup I have ever made or tasted. I have used the carcass of a turkey & also the carcass of just a turkey breast. Great recipe.

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