How to Make Turkey Soup from a Leftover Carcass

After the holiday festivities are finished, why not freeze the leftover turkey carcass and use it to make a flavorful meal for your family? Read on to learn how.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A turkey carcass
• A large sized Crock Pot
• Bay leaves
• 1 can chicken broth
• Rice
• 1 bag baby carrots
• 2 tsp. sage
• 1 tsp. seasoned salt
• 1 tsp. thyme
• About 12 small white potatoes
• About 12-15 pearl onions

1. Place the carcass in the Crock Pot. Add the chicken broth and enough water to cover it.

2. Peel the onions and add them next, along with the carrots and potatoes.

3. Add one or two bay leaves, plus the spices (except the salt).

4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, then use a slotted spoon to remove all bones and return the meat to the Crock Pot.

5. Add the salt and 1 cup rice to the mixture, and cook for another hour until the rice is soft and the flavors well-blended.

Tips & Warnings

• If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix 2 tbsp. cornstarch to a cup of water until well blended and add during the last thirty minutes of cooking.