How to Make Turkey Carcass Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

When Thanksgiving is over and the turkey has been devoured, don't let that turkey carcass go to waste! Instead, use it to create a delicious and nourishing soup that will warm you up during the cold winter months. Turkey carcass soup is a wonderful way to make the most out of your Thanksgiving leftovers and create a hearty and flavorful meal that your whole family will love.

Using the turkey carcass to make a broth not only adds depth of flavor but also ensures that no part of the tur...

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Ingredients

  • 1 turkey carcass
  • 4 quarts water
  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
  • 6 small potatoes, diced
  • 4 large carrots, diced
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cabbage
  • ½ cup uncooked barley
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 large bay leaf
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 pinch dried thyme

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Place turkey carcass into a large soup pot; pour in water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until the remaining meat falls off the bones, about 1 hour.
  • Remove turkey carcass from the pot. Remove and chop any remaining turkey meat. Discard carcass.
  • Strain broth through a fine mesh strainer into a clean soup pot. Add chopped turkey to the strained broth and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and stir in tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, onion, celery, cabbage, barley, Worcestershire sauce, salt, parsley, basil, bay leaf, pepper, paprika, poultry seasoning, and thyme. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 1 more hour.
  • Remove bay leaf before serving.
  • Nutrition

    133 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 2mg
    • Sodium: 439mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 29mg
    • Calcium: 67mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 667mg