Mom's Turkey Soup (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 turkey carcass with drippings.
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1 large yellow onion, quartered.
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1-2 carrots, roughly chopped.
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1 celery rib with tops.
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Fresh parsley sprigs.
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1-2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried.
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1 bay leaf.
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5-10 peppercorns.
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1-2 tablespoons butter.
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1-1.5 cups chopped carrots.
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1-1.5 cups chopped onion.
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1-1.5 cups chopped celery.
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2 cloves minced garlic.
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2-4 tablespoons chopped parsley.
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2 teaspoons poultry seasoning.
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4-8 ounces egg noodles (optional).
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2-4 cups chopped cooked turkey meat.
# Instructions:
01 -
Cover turkey carcass and vegetables with water, simmer 4 hours, strain.
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Cook carrots, onions, celery in butter until soft, about 10 minutes.
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Pour in strained stock, add seasonings, simmer until vegetables are tender.
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Add noodles if using, cook 4 minutes until al dente.
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Add shredded turkey meat, cook 1 minute to heat through.
# Notes:
01 -
Can skip noodles for gluten-free version.
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Stock can be reduced for storage.
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Amounts can be adjusted based on ingredients available.