Description
Turkey Noodle Soup Made from Carcass Stock is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or when you’re craving something hearty and nourishing. This delightful dish utilizes leftover turkey, transforming it into a rich, flavorful soup that’s sure to warm your soul. By making your stock from the turkey carcass, you create a deep, savory broth that elevates the overall taste of your soup. It’s a simple recipe that allows for plenty of customization based on what you have in your pantry, making it not only delicious but also a great way to reduce food waste. Gather your family around the table and enjoy this wholesome meal together!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 leftover turkey carcass (with a bit of meat still attached)
- 12 cups cold water
- 1 large onion (quartered)
- 3 celery stalks (cut into large chunks)
- 2 large carrots (cut into chunks)
- 4 garlic cloves (smashed)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp whole black peppercorns
- 1 sprig of fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 carrots (peeled and sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (sliced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 cups shredded leftover turkey meat (white or dark meat)
- 8 oz wide egg noodles (or substitute with rotini or orzo)
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Begin by placing the leftover turkey carcass in a large pot with 12 cups of cold water, quartered onion, celery chunks, carrot pieces, smashed garlic cloves, bay leaves, black peppercorns, thyme, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer uncovered for 2-3 hours. After simmering, strain the stock using a strainer into another pot or bowl and discard solids.
- While the stock simmers, shred any remaining turkey meat from the carcass and set aside.
- In a clean pot, heat olive oil or butter over medium heat. Sauté diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery for 5-7 minutes until tender. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the strained turkey stock along with shredded turkey meat and bring back to a gentle boil.
- Add egg noodles (or substitute), salt, pepper, parsley, and oregano. Cook until noodles are tender according to package instructions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg