Hearty Turkey Soup with Parsley Dumplings

SUBMITTED BY: Christine L.

"This is a yummy variation of that traditional use of the leftover turkey."

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Combine turkey carcass, water, 1 cup celery, 2 carrots, onion, 2 teaspoons salt, thyme, bouillon, and bay leaf in large 4 quart stockpot. Bring to boiling. Lower heat, and cover. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Strain stock, and discard solids. Skim off fat using ladle or fat separator. Pick meat off bones when cooled. Reserve meat.
Combine 6 tablespoons flour and 1/2 cup milk in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake to combine. Pour stock into pot. Bring to simmering. Strain flour mixture through sieve into stock, stirring.
Slice remaining 3 carrots. Add rutabaga, ground pepper, remaining 1/2 cup celery, and sliced carrots. Simmer 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
While the soup is simmering, prepare the dumplings. Combine parsley and bread in processor; whirl until medium size crumbs. Add 1 1/4 cups flour, baking powder, and salt; process just until combined. Add 1/2 cup milk and butter; process using on-off pulses just until blended.
Drop mounded tablespoons of dumpling mixture into simmering soup. Place cover on pot. Cook for 12 minutes, or until dumplings are dry in center. Add turkey meat; cook 3 minutes, or until heated through.

Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2003 by NNNNN

I had to cook the soup for quite a bit longer than the recipie recommended to get the... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2004 by MSVIC04

This soup is awesome! Pure comfort food. I made this using the Thanksgiving turkey carcass. ... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2006 by JOAN2005

Great soup for leftover turkey. I didn't make the dumplings and omitted the rutabaga... MORE

Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2006 by kelcampbell

This was the best recipe for turkey soup I have ever come across, it was just delicous. I... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2005 by LOOPER5

I have made this recipe for several years on the day after Thanksgiving. The only variation I... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2003 by JENREICASTRO

This soup has great flavor and is a great way to use those turkey leftovers. I omitted the... MORE

Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2005 by poptart106

This soup was delicious!!!! I made it as is with the exception of using half a rutabaga... MORE

Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2005 by LINDA MCLEAN

Incredibly delicious soup Christine! I cheated and made the dumplings with Bisquik and added a... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2004 by GAVLOSKI

Excellent! Did not make the dumplings. I added fine egg noodles to it instead. Everyone loved... MORE

Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by MIKAELAH

The whole family LOVEs this recipe! I am always looking for healthy and tasty meals. This... MORE

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