Cider Turkey Soup

Name: Cider Turkey Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Yield: 15 servings (3-3/4 quarts).
Ingredients: 1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12-pound turkey); 3-1/2 quarts water; 4 cups apple cider or juice; 2 celery ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 large onion, cut into wedges; 1 large apple, cut into wedges; 1 large carrot, cut into 2-inch pieces; 8 sprigs fresh thyme; 2 sprigs fresh sage; SOUP:; 3 cups shredded cooked turkey breast; 2 cups cooked long grain and wild rice; 2 large carrots, shredded; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

We suggest saving the turkey carcass from your Thanksgiving dinner to make this super soup the next day! Apple cider gives the broth a bit of sweetness.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12-pound turkey)
3-1/2 quarts water
4 cups apple cider or juice
2 celery ribs, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 large onion, cut into wedges
1 large apple, cut into wedges
1 large carrot, cut into 2-inch pieces
8 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh sage
SOUP:
3 cups shredded cooked turkey breast
2 cups cooked long grain and wild rice
2 large carrots, shredded
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup chopped celery
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Place the first nine ingredients in a stockpot. Slowly bring to a boil over low heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours.
Discard the carcass. Strain broth through a cheesecloth-lined colander; discard vegetables and herbs. If using immediately, skim fat. Or cool, then refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight.
Remove fat from surface before using. Broth may be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for 4-6 months.
Place the soup ingredients in a stockpot; add broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Freeze option: Cool soup and transfer to freezer containers. Freeze up to 3 months. To use, thaw soup in the refrigerator overnight. Transfer to a saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat until heated through.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 124 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 25mg cholesterol, 342mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat.

Originally published as Turkey Cider Soup in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2009

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aumaughera

Nov 25, 2017

This soup was great. The broth had a great depth of flavor. I did add three chicken bouillon cubes, plus some Mrs. Dash and a little more salt than the recipe calls for, but my turkey had very little salt in it to begin with. Overall a wonderful recipe and I will make it again.
sgronholz

Nov 2, 2015

This soup is outstanding! I cut the recipe in half for the two of us, and used the carcass from a 6-pound chicken. The broth was easy to make and the soup was delicious. I will definitely be making this again!
jjhmb

Nov 8, 2013

Wow! What a surprise. This is very tasty... It's rare I make something like soup and don't change a thing... but this recipe didn't need any changes! Super yummy. I made Apple Cider Biscuits to accompany this for dunking in the yummy broth.
crankyankee

May 19, 2013

Wonderful, ful of flavor and filling as well it's going to be a staple.