Today, we’ve got an awesome Thanksgiving leftover recipe called, “Day-After-Thanksgiving Turkey Carcass Soup”. As noted in the name of the recipe, it is perfect for the day after thanksgiving. With the abundance of leftovers remaining, you’ll have dinner for days. Today’s recipe takes about 1 and a half hours and includes basic ingredients that can typically be had as leftovers from a huge thanksgiving meal. This meal will serve 10 and is just a little over 350 calories per serving. Try it out!
Ingredients
- 1 picked over turkey carcass
- 1 1/2 cups leftover stuffing
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 onion, peeled and diced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ground sage
- 2 1/2 quarts chicken broth
- garlic salt to taste
- ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups (uncooked) regular long-grain white rice
- 1 (16 ounce) package frozen green peas
Instructions
- Place the turkey carcass in a large, deep pot, and add the stuffing, celery, carrots, onion, bay leaves, poultry seasoning, sage, and chicken broth. Pour in additional water if needed to cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to medium, and simmer for about 1 hour, skimming off any foam. Remove the carcass and any bones. Pick any meat off and return to the pot, discarding bones and skin.
- Season to taste with garlic salt and pepper. Stir in the rice and return to a boil over medium-high heat. Lower heat to medium, and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in the peas, and continue to simmer until rice is tender, about 10 minutes more. Adjust seasonings to taste.
- Enjoy!
Recipe & Image:
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