A delicious and hearty soup made from the leftover turkey carcass, perfect for using up holiday leftovers and creating a comforting meal.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
2h 15min
Ingredients
6 Servings
- 2 bay leaves
- 2.5 ml black pepper
- 3 carrots
- 3 celery stalks
- 2.5 ml dried thyme
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 onion
- 5 ml salt
- 1 turkey carcass
- 3000 ml water
Directions
Step 1
Place the turkey carcass in a large stockpot and cover with 3000 ml of water.
Step 2
Add the chopped carrots, celery, onion, minced garlic, bay leaves, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to the pot.
Step 3
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 2 hours.
Step 4
Occasionally skim off any foam that rises to the surface.
Step 5
After 2 hours, remove the turkey carcass and bay leaves from the pot.
Step 6
Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any solid pieces.
Step 7
Return the strained broth to the pot and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Step 8
Add any leftover turkey meat to the soup and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
Step 9
Serve hot and enjoy your homemade turkey carcass soup.