Turkey Carcass Soup Recipe
Save the turkey carcass from your Thanksgiving dinner and transform it into a delicious soup! This Leftover Turkey soup is perfectly seasoned and full of flavor. It features veggies, noodles, and a savory broth.
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time2 hours hrs
Total Time2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Servings: 8
Author: Izzy
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 onion minced
- 4 celery stalks diced
- 4 large carrots diced
- 12 cups water
- 1 turkey carcass
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 tablespoons fresh parsley minced
- 16 ounces pasta noodles of your choice
- salt and pepper to taste
Heat the olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pan or a Dutch oven. Add the garlic, onions, celery, carrots, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, for about 5-6 minutes until browned. Then pour in 6 cups of water.
Add the turkey carcass, chicken bouillon, bay leaves and parsley. Add the remaining water and bring the mixture to a boil.
When the soup begins to boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 hours. After 2 hours, use tongs to remove the meat from the carcass and add it to the soup.
Remove the turkey carcass from the soup and set it aside to cool.
Add the pasta or noodles to the soup and cook until tender.
Remove any remaining meat from the turkey carcass and add it to the soup.
Remove the bay leaves and any small pieces of bones, skin, or cartilage from the soup.
Season to taste with salt and pepper if necessary, and enjoy!
Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Net Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 0.3mg | Sodium: 285mg | Potassium: 268mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5275IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg