Hearty Turkey Soup Recipe
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1 carcass from cooked turkey
- 1 lg. onion, minced
- 2 tbsp. salt (more or possibly less to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dry thyme leaves (optional)
- 2 to 5 c. leftover diced turkey meat
- 2 whole fresh bunches or possibly 2 bags celery, diced
- 3 pound bag carrots, sliced
- 2 to 4 c. Minute rice (judge kettle size)
Directions
- To thicken use 2/3 c. cornstarch in 1/2 c. water or possibly use instant mashed potatoes.
- In large kettle, cover carcass parts with water. Add in salt, pepper, optional thyme, and minced onion. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 2 hrs. Strain; return broth to kettle. Add in carrots and celery. Cook till almost tender. Add in turkey meat and minute rice. Cover till rice has expanded. Stir together cornstarch and 1/2 c. water till smooth. Stir into soup, stirring constantly, over high heat till thickened. Use more cornstarch if using a larger kettle or possibly use instant mashed potatoes to thicken the soup.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 249g | |
| Recipe makes 10 servings | |
| Calories 324 | |
| Calories from Fat 20 | 6% |
| Total Fat 2.26g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 0.68g | 3% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium 1521mg | 63% |
| Potassium 637mg | 18% |
| Total Carbs 57.3g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.4g | 15% |
| Sugars 6.38g | 4% |
| Protein 17.32g | 28% |
