Reinvented Turkey Leftovers Soup

Reinvent turkey leftovers with this simple method for making turkey soup. Simmer turkey bones with onion, carrots, celery, and herbs for a tasty broth. Just add chopped leftover turkey meat and the soup is ready!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 12 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 32 mins
• Calories: 120 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 4 cups chicken stock
• ½ cup dry white wine
• 1 turkey carcass
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 2 cups leftover roast turkey, pulled into bite-sized pieces
• 1 carrot, finely diced
• 1 bouquet garni of fresh parsley and thyme

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Cook and stir 2 chopped carrots, onion, and celery until onion is golden, 7 to 10 minutes. Pour in wine and bring to a simmer. Add turkey carcass, chicken stock, water, bay leaf, and bouquet garni; bring mixture to a boil.

Step 2

Reduce heat to a simmer and cook, partially covered, for about 1 hour. Skim any fat that comes to the surface and discard.

Step 3

Remove turkey carcass and strain soup into a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in leftover turkey and diced carrot; simmer until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Serve garnished with fresh tarragon.