RECIPE: Harvest Turkey Soup

 

Harvest Turkey Soup

Harvest Turkey Soup

(SOURCE: Taste of Home)

1 turkey carcass (from about a 12 pound turkey)** I use whatever I have along with legs/wings and added extras)

5 qts. Water

2 large carrots, shredded

1 Cup chopped celery

1 large onion, chopped

4 chicken GF bouillon cubes

1 can (28 ounces) stewed tomatoes

3/4 C fresh or frozen peas

3/4 C long grain rice

1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach

1 TBS salt, optional

3/4 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp dried marjoram

1/2 tsp dried thyme

Place the turkey carcass and water in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 1-1/2 hours. Remove carcass; allow to cool. Remove turkey from bones and cut into bite-sized pieces; set aside. Strain broth. Add carrots, celery, onion, and bouillon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the tomatoes, peas, rice, spinach, salt if desired, pepper, marjoram, thyme and reserved turkey. Return to a boil; cook uncovered for 20 minutes or until rice is tender.

Makes 22 servings (5-1/2 quarts)

*This is absolute best turkey soup I have ever tasted. I have made it every Christmas since I found the recipe. I always have a leftover turkey carcass from Thanksgiving and then I have the soup for Christmas. Perfect recycling!