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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's friend shared with me. This recipe is meant to use up any leftover vegetables and other ingredients; leftover green beans would make a great addition. Celery, onions, spinach and cabbage are tasty, too!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (20)

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 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: 214 | Total Fat: 1.7g | Cholesterol: 4mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2003 by PatsyK   view full review
My problem with this soup is the method. As written, you end up sorting though the vegetables...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2004 by DFEN   view full review
This recipe should be rewritten. A novice might believe that 5 cups of water is correct, it is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2004 by PMCKAY1717   view full review
Excellent. Make the day after Thanksgiving or freeze the carcass/skin, then defrost to make...
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2005 by Caroline C   view full review
Personally, I make my broth the way PatsyK describes below. The only difference is that prior...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2004 by DEE04   view full review
I used this recipe with a few changes based on other reviews. Omit the rice. Add wide egg...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by DRFHRLAW Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I like to add other leftovers to this soup, such as left over spinach, sweet and white...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by WONGL2   view full review
I added potatoes and onions - yums! You can pretty much throw anything into the pot; so easy!
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2003 by GISELE GARCIA   view full review
I liked this recipe, and I too changed it a lot. I added lots of veggies and at least twice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2003 by LAURA MADDEN   view full review
this turkey soup is absolutely the best !! its easy to make. my husband made this soup for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2003 by ARIELECTRA   view full review
Good, not great.

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