Description
Hearty mom’s turkey soup recipe brings comfort and warmth to family gatherings. Savory broth, tender meat, and fresh vegetables create a nourishing meal you’ll cherish with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 leftover turkey carcass with drippings
- 3 cups cooked turkey meat, shredded
- 6 ounces (170 grams) egg noodles (optional)
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1 large yellow onion, cut in wedges
- 2 carrots, roughly chopped
- 2 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
- 4 sprigs fresh parsley
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
Seasonings and Extras:
- 8 whole peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Position the turkey carcass in a spacious pot, completely submerging it with cold water. Incorporate aromatic vegetables like onion, carrots, and celery, along with fragrant herbs and whole peppercorns.
- Escalate the liquid to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce to a gentle simmer. Allow the stock to develop rich flavors for approximately 4 hours, periodically skimming away any accumulated foam from the surface.
- Carefully extract all solid components, removing bones and original vegetables. Meticulously strain the liquid through a fine-mesh strainer to ensure a crystal-clear, refined stock.
- Select a pristine cooking vessel and melt butter over medium heat. Introduce freshly chopped carrots, onions, and celery, gently sautéing until the vegetables become translucent and tender, requiring roughly 8-10 minutes.
- Gradually pour the strained stock into the vegetable-filled pot. Enhance with preferred seasonings and allow the mixture to simmer, ensuring vegetables reach optimal tenderness and flavors meld harmoniously.
- If desired, introduce noodles and cook until perfectly al dente. Fold in delicately shredded turkey meat, warming thoroughly to create a comforting, soul-satisfying soup ready for serving.
Notes
- Use a fresh turkey carcass for the richest, most flavorful stock possible, avoiding pre-roasted or previously seasoned bones.
- Allow extra time for skimming foam during simmering to ensure a clear, clean-tasting broth without cloudy or greasy residue.
- Choose wide, hearty egg noodles or small pasta shapes that hold up well in the soup and provide satisfying texture.
- Consider adding fresh herbs like thyme or parsley at the end for a bright, aromatic finish that elevates the entire dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg