Mom's Turkey Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 leftover turkey carcass with drippings.
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1 large yellow onion, cut in wedges.
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2 carrots with tops, roughly chopped.
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1 celery rib with tops, chopped.
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Fresh parsley sprigs.
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2 sprigs fresh thyme.
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1 bay leaf.
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10 whole peppercorns.
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2 tablespoons butter.
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1 1/2 cups diced carrots.
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1 1/2 cups diced onion.
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1 1/2 cups diced celery.
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2 garlic cloves, minced.
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2 teaspoons poultry seasoning.
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8 ounces egg noodles (optional).
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4 cups cooked turkey meat, chopped.
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Salt and pepper to taste.
# Instructions:
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Strip usable meat from turkey carcass and save. Place bones, skin, and giblets in large pot with cold water.
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Put onion wedges, rough-cut carrots, celery, herbs, and peppercorns into pot. Cover with water.
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Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer gently for 4 hours. Skim foam occasionally.
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Remove bones and vegetables. Strain liquid through fine mesh strainer.
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Heat butter in clean pot. Cook diced carrots, onions, and celery until soft.
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Add garlic, strained stock, seasonings, and turkey meat. Simmer until vegetables are tender. Add noodles if using.
# Notes:
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Stock can be made ahead and frozen.
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Use any leftover turkey drippings for extra flavor.
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Adjust vegetables and seasonings to taste.