#SoupSZN: Leftover Thanksgiving Turkey
Thanksgiving leftovers are arguably the best part of Thanksgiving. We’re stretching these leftovers even further with this hearty turkey soup!
Measurements (serves 6-8):
TURKEY STOCK
½ cup diced carrots
½ cup diced celery
1 medium onion diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 turkey carcass
(freeze the remaining stock!)
SOUP
½ cup diced carrots
½ cup diced celery
1 medium onion diced
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons of butter
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups of homemade turkey stock
2 cups water
1 cup milk (directly in soup)
1 cup milk (to mix with flour)
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 bay leaf
leftover turkey meat from carcass
box of Rice-A-Roni Long Grain & Wild Rice + seasoning packet
1 lemon
salt & white pepper to taste
Garnish with fresh parsley!
Step 1
Make turkey stock: add mirepoix to a large pot with olive oil and sauté until translucent, then add garlic. Add leftover turkey carcass to the pot and cover with water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil for about an hour (or until the leftover meat is falling off the bone)
Step 2
Add a second mirepoix to a separate dutch oven and sauté until translucent, then add garlic
Step 3
Add strained turkey stock (save the meat but discard the bones), water, milk, and bay leaf – simmer over medium heat
STep 4
In a separate bowl, mix flower and water until smooth, then slowly add it to the soup, mixing constantly, simmer for 15 minutes
Step 5
Add a box of Long Grain & Wild Rice Rice-A-Roni and turkey meat, let simmer for 20 minutes
Step 6
Season with salt, pepper, fresh lemon juice, and garnish with fresh parsley!
