A hearty and nutritious soup made using the leftover turkey carcass, filled with wholesome vegetables and rich flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 leftover turkey carcass from a roasted turkey
- 10 cups water
- 3 carrots chopped
- 3 stalks celery chopped
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Place the turkey carcass in a large pot and cover with 10 cups of water.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 1.5 hours. Skim off any foam or fat that rises to the surface.
- Remove the carcass and let it cool. Once cool enough to handle, pick off any remaining turkey meat and set it aside.
- Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any debris.
- Return the broth to the pot and add carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, and rosemary.
- Simmer for an additional 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the picked turkey meat back to the soup and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy your Turkey Carcass Soup.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 15gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg