Ingredients and Weight:
- Turkey Carcass: 1 (from a cooked Thanksgiving turkey)
- Water: 8 cups
- Carrots: 2 medium, sliced (about 1 cup)
- Celery: 2 stalks, chopped (about ½ cup)
- Onion: 1 large, chopped (about 1 cup)
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Dried Herbs (such as oregano, basil, thyme): 1 tablespoon each
- Salt and Pepper: to taste
- Optional Additions: Mushrooms, cooked beans, or other vegetables of choice
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking Time: 3-4 hours (slow cooker) or 2 hours (stove-top)
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate - requires time for slow cooking or monitoring on stove)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Place the turkey carcass in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil.
- Add carrots, celery, and onions. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 2-3 hours.
- Add garlic and dried herbs. Continue to cook for another hour or until the soup has a rich flavor.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Optional: Add cooked mushrooms, beans, or other vegetables during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or rice.
Nutritional Information:
(Please note that the nutritional information will depend on the specific ingredients used and their quantities, which may vary.)
Dish Characteristics:
- Hearty and flavorful, this soup is a great way to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey.
- Rich in flavor from the slowly cooked carcass and herbs.
- Can be customized with additional vegetables or protein sources.
User Comments:
- "This soup was so comforting after a big meal. The flavors were amazing!"
- "I added some leftover wild rice and it was a perfect way to use up all the Thanksgiving leftovers."
- "I loved the slow-cooked flavor. This soup was delicious and so easy to make!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use a large enough pot to allow for ample room for the soup to expand during cooking.
- For best flavor, let the soup simmer for several hours.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
- If desired, you can shred the cooked meat from the turkey carcass and add it back into the soup for a richer meat content.
