A delicious and hearty soup made from leftover Thanksgiving turkey carcass, perfect for warming up the day after the big feast.
Preparation time
30min
Cooking time
3h
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 carrots
- 2 stalks celery
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 onion
- 0.5 cup parsley
- 2 cups pasta
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 turkey carcass
- 16 cups water
Directions
Step 1
Place the turkey carcass in a large stockpot and add water to cover.
Step 2
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 hours.
Step 3
Remove the carcass and pick off any remaining meat. Set the meat aside and discard the bones.
Step 4
Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve and return it to the stockpot.
Step 5
Add the carrots, celery, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, parsley, and bay leaves to the broth. Bring to a boil.
Step 6
Reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
Step 7
Add the pasta and turkey meat to the soup. Cook until the pasta is tender, about 10-15 minutes.
Step 8
Remove the bay leaves and adjust the seasoning if necessary. Serve hot.