How to Make Day-After-Thanksgiving Turkey Carcass Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

After the Thanksgiving feast, many of us find ourselves with a leftover turkey carcass and a fridge full of turkey meat. Instead of letting it go to waste, why not turn it into a delicious and comforting turkey carcass soup? This recipe is a great way to make the most of every part of the turkey and create a flavorful and hearty soup that is perfect for the day after Thanksgiving.

Using the turkey carcass to make soup is a time-honored tradition that dates back to the early days of Th...

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Ingredients

  • 1 picked-over turkey carcass
  • 1 ½ cups leftover stuffing
  • 1 onion, peeled and diced
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon ground sage
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 ½ quarts chicken broth
  • 1 cup water, or as needed (Optional)
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt, or to taste
  • ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups (uncooked) regular long-grain white rice
  • 1 (16 ounce) package frozen green peas

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
  • Servings: 10

  • Place turkey carcass in a large, deep pot. Add stuffing, onion, carrots, celery, poultry seasoning, sage, and bay leaves.
  • Pour in chicken broth. Add additional water if needed to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer, skimming off any foam, for about 1 hour.
  • Remove carcass and any bones. Pick any meat off carcass and bones. Return meat to the pot and discard bones and skin.
  • Season soup with garlic salt and pepper. Stir in rice and return to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in peas and continue to simmer until rice is tender, about 10 minutes more.
  • Adjust seasonings to taste before serving.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    370 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 17mg
    • Sodium: 1550mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 64g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 73mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 317mg