Name: Mom's Turkey Soup
Ingredients: 1 leftover turkey carcass with drippings.; 1 large yellow onion, cut in wedges.; 2 carrots, roughly chopped.; 2 celery ribs with leaves, chopped.; 4 sprigs fresh parsley.; 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried.; 1 bay leaf.; 8 whole peppercorns.; 2 tbsp butter.; 2 garlic cloves, minced.; 2 tsp poultry seasoning.; 6 oz egg noodles (optional).; 3 cups cooked turkey meat, shredded.; Salt and pepper to taste.

Ingredients

Scale

1 leftover turkey carcass with drippings.
1 large yellow onion, cut in wedges.
2 carrots, roughly chopped.
2 celery ribs with leaves, chopped.
4 sprigs fresh parsley.
2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried.
1 bay leaf.
8 whole peppercorns.
2 tbsp butter.
2 garlic cloves, minced.
2 tsp poultry seasoning.
6 oz egg noodles (optional).
3 cups cooked turkey meat, shredded.
Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions

Place turkey carcass in a large pot and cover with cold water. Add onion, carrots, celery, herbs, and peppercorns.
Bring to boil, then reduce heat. Simmer for 4 hours, skimming foam occasionally.
Remove bones and vegetables. Strain stock through a fine mesh strainer.
In a clean pot, melt butter and cook fresh carrots, onions, and celery until soft, about 10 minutes.
Pour in strained stock, add seasonings, and simmer until vegetables are tender.
Add noodles if using, cook until done. Stir in shredded turkey meat and heat through.

Notes

Great way to use holiday leftovers.
Stock can be frozen for future use.
Can be made without noodles for low-carb option.

Author: Chef Stella

Nutrition

Calories: 318
Fat: 10 g
Carbohydrates: 23 g
Protein: 33 g