Chunky Turkey Soup Recipe

Summary

CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12- to 14-pound turkey)
 Water1/2 Quart
 Onion1 Medium, quartered
 1 medium carrot, cut into 2-inch pieces
 1 celery rib, cut into 2-inch pieces
 Cooked turkey2 Cup (16 tbs), shredded (SOUP:)
 Celery ribs4 , chopped (SOUP:)
 Frozen corn2 Cup (16 tbs) (SOUP:)
 Carrots2 Medium, sliced (SOUP:)
 Onion1 Large, chopped (SOUP:)
 Orzo pasta1 Cup (16 tbs), uncooked (SOUP:)
 Minced parsley2 Tablespoon (SOUP:)
 4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
 Curry powder1 Teaspoon (SOUP:)
 Salt1 Teaspoon (SOUP:)
 Ground cumin1/2 Teaspoon (SOUP:)
 Pepper1/2 Teaspoon (SOUP:)

Directions

Place the turkey carcass in a soup kettle; add the water, onion, carrot and celery.
Slowly bring to a boil over low heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours.
Discard the turkey carcass.
Strain the broth through a cheesecloth-lined colander.
If using immediately, skim fat or cool, then refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight; remove fat from surface before using.
Place the soup ingredients in a soup kettle; add the broth.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until pasta and vegetables are tender.
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