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Comforting Leftover Turkey Noodle Soup

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Make a hearty, brothy soup using your leftover turkey and carcass for a simple, soothing meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 turkey carcass or 3 cups leftover cooked turkey meat, shredded
  • 12 cups water
  • 2 large carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
  • 12 ounces egg noodles
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Place the turkey carcass (if using) or bones, water, carrots, celery, onion, bay leaves, thyme, and peppercorns into a large stockpot.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then immediately reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer for 2 to 3 hours to make homemade turkey broth. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface during the first 30 minutes.
  3. Remove the carcass and strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pot. Discard the solids. You should have about 8 to 10 cups of broth.
  4. If you used a carcass, shred any usable meat from it and add it back to the broth along with the pre-cooked leftover turkey meat.
  5. Bring the broth back to a simmer. Add salt to taste.
  6. Add the egg noodles to the simmering broth and cook according to package directions, usually 6 to 8 minutes, until tender.
  7. Remove the bay leaves before serving.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot with crusty bread.

Notes

  • If you skip making the stock and only use pre-made broth, you can skip the 3-hour simmer time and proceed directly to adding the vegetables and noodles.
  • For a richer flavor, roast the carcass briefly before simmering.
  • This recipe is a great way to use up every bit of your holiday bird.

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