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Aunt Wanda's Turkey Carcass Soup

By: Michael Deborah 
"Eat to your heart's content the day after and/or freeze in several units. Take out of the freezer, and heat in the zapper or in a double boiler. Enjoy that T-Day turkey until New Year's. Despite the name it is a really great soup that my sister friend shared with me. Guess what her name is! Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

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What to Drink?
Wine Chardonnay
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
1 Hr
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 picked over turkey carcass
  • 3 large carrots, chopped
  • 1 (15 ounce) can cut green beans, drained
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped fresh spinach
  • 1 cup chopped cabbage
  • 2 cups white rice

Directions

  1. Pick your Thanksgiving turkey nearly clean. (Turkey salad is great for a few days, or even turkey pot pies.) We are not real concerned about the choice meat here. Dump the turkey and all of its debris, including the juices, into a large pot. Add green beans, celery, spinach, cabbage, and white rice. Pour in enough water to cover everything.
  2. Bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for an hour or so. Add more water as needed.
  3. Remove all turkey bones and unwanted debris (i.e., skin, cartilage, etc.). There you have it. It's kind of a culinary scrapbook of your Turkey Day.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 219 | Total Fat: 1.8g | Cholesterol: 4mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2006 by ms_sally   view full review
As is this recipe is a great inspiration. However, I did things slightly different and it made...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2003 by neiciebeans   view full review
Good, but kind of bland. Had to doctor with herbs and chicken stock. Not enough broth in soup.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2005 by Susy B   view full review
Cooked the carcass with carrots & celery and then strained and threw away veggies, bones etc....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2004 by CATHYB39   view full review
Fantastic!! We were eating it for days it was so good!!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2009 by Summer   view full review
I cooked the carcass, and pieces that had meat on them (legs, wings) in a pressure cooker with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2006 by MAGGIE MCGUIRE   view full review
A bit too bland for my gang.I had to add a tablespoon of sage and 2t of garlic powder, more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2009 by tester36   view full review
very good added sauteed onion and collards did not have cabbage and spinach
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2010 by berta56   view full review
I had a turkey carcass that I was going to have to toss or use. I found this recipe but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2010 by Leona W.   view full review
This recipe makes me think of the story of STONE SOUP. Substitutions may be made freely for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2010 by Deena   view full review
This is great! Everyone in my family liked it, and the kids wanted to take it to school for...

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