Reviewed: Dec. 1, 2007

The flavor is OK but the consistency is that of a rice casserole. I thought two cups of rice was a lot. Maybe I did something wrong. (I don't think so.) I followed the recipe except that I didn't have any sage (but my dressing had a lot), and I forgot to add the peas. I didn't follow the methods as I didn't want to cook my fresh veggies for an hour and a half, which can render them essentially flavorless, not to mention mushy. I cooked the turkey bones and broth; removed the bones, strained the broth, then addeded the stuffing, veggies, and rice. Anyway, the idea of using stuffing and rice is a novel use of leftover stuffing and does taste good. If I try this recipe again, I would not use (canned) chicken broth due to the high sodium content, and because simmering the turkey bones is basically making stock anyway.

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Thisni Caza

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Hamilton, Kansas, USA

Living In: Topeka, Kansas, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 23, 2007

I made this soup this morning and we just had it for lunch. I followed the recipe exactly except for the peas (didn't have any on hand) but next time will be sure to add those. This soup is so great!! Everyone loves it and several people had seconds - the flavors are excellent and we really like how the stuffing adds another dimension to the soup. Definitely a keeper - next time I'll probably cut back on the rice by about 1/2 cup - the proportion of rice to other ingredients was a little heavy. Thanks for an awesome recipe!!

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LML

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Sacramento, California, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 24, 2007

my mother made this soup every year for 40+ years, only change instead of chicken broth, water and carcess make an excellent broth, and add the leftover gravy! YUMMY!!!

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Richard

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 29, 2007

This soup was great; kids ages 7 & 9 loved it, so did husband. This made about 12 servings, so I'll have some to freeze. I took another reviewer's suggestion and roasted the turkey bones at 400F, turning every 15 mins until they browned. The cornbread dressing added a nice texture. I had brined my turkey and then roasted it the following inside: 1 sliced red apple, 1/2 of an onion (sliced), 2 tsp poultry seasoning, 2 tsp sage, 1 tbsp rosemary, and a cinnamon stick. The spices gave the broth a wonderful flavor. I also added 1/2 package wide egg noodles during the last 15 mins of cooking. I will keep this recipe with my Thanksgiving collection and make it again at Christmas. Thanks for posting!

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Johanna WISHES she were a

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2007

I just made this soup but didn't have any stuffing. I'm sure it would have been better with the stuffing but it was still great with lots of taste! It's a keeper!

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pengyou

Reviewed: Nov. 29, 2008

I used mostly water instead of chicken stock but added some of the leftover gravy to thicken it up. Fantastic. My family is still talking about it from last year and are looking forward to me making it again tonight.

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sahm

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Nov. 29, 2007

Between the poultry seasoning and the stuffing, there was way too much depth of flavor going on here for our tastes. I'll be looking for another recipe next year. Thank you anyway.

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~TAYLOR~

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: New Rochelle, New York, USA

Living In: Palm Springs, California, USA

Reviewed: Nov. 30, 2008

I made this recipe tonight and it turned out fabulous!! I added a potato cut up into small pieces, and I did not add the peas (only because i do not like them). I did not have chicken broth so I used bouillon cubes 1/2 chicken and 1/2 beef. Those were the only modifications I made. I will definitely make it again. Thanks for the recipe.

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Lynn

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Nov. 26, 2010

This soup is absolutely fantastic! I followed the recipe exactly as written. My guess is that those who said the soup had too much rice in it did not add enough water to the pot. After adding 10 cups of chicken stock (2 1/2 quarts), I probably had to add at least that same amount of water, if not more, in order to cover the turkey carcass. This recipe will be my new day-after-Thanksgiving recipe every year!

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