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Turkey Carcass Soup

Best Turkey Carcass Soup Recipe

Turkey Carcass Soup is a broth-based soup made from leftoverturkey bones, known as the carcass. The bones simmer with onions, carrots,celery, garlic, and herbs. This process creates a rich stock. Cooks then addcooked turkey meat for protein and texture.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cooked turkey carcass with some meat attached
  • 10 –12 cups cold water
  • 2 medium onions chopped
  • 3 carrots sliced
  • 3 celery stalks sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves smashed
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 1 –2 cups cooked turkey meat from carcass
  • Optional: noodles rice, or barley

Equipment

  • Large Stockpot
  • Sharp chef’s knife
  • Cutting board
  • Large Spoon or Ladle
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Tongs
  • Storage containers
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons

Method
 

  1. Place the turkey carcass into a large stockpot.
  2. Add cold water until bones are fully covered.
  3. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 90 minutes.
  5. Skim foam from the surface if needed.
  6. Add onions, carrots, celery, garlic, and herbs.
  7. Simmer another 45–60 minutes.
  8. Remove large bones using tongs.
  9. Strain soup if you want a clear broth.
  10. Return broth to pot and add turkey meat.
  11. Season with salt and pepper.
  12. Add noodles or rice if using, and cook until tender.

Notes

Turkey Carcass Soup depends on slow heat, not high heat. Never boil hard for long periods. A gentle simmer pulls flavor and collagen from the bones without making the broth cloudy or bitter.