AFTER-THANKSGIVING TURKEY SOUP

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As much as my family loves the holidays, they look forward to this creamy leftover Thanksgiving soup even more. It makes a big batch that we can enjoy for days. -Valorie Walker, Bradley, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 2h45m

Yield 16 servings (about 4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12- to 14-pound turkey)
3 medium onions, chopped
2 large carrots, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 cup butter, cubed
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
3/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place turkey carcass in a soup kettle or Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Remove carcass; cool. Set aside 3 qt. broth. Remove turkey from bones and cut into bite-size pieces; set aside., In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, saute the onions, carrots and celery in butter until tender. Reduce heat; stir in flour until blended. Gradually add 1 qt. of reserved broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Add cream, rice, salt, bouillon, pepper, remaining broth and reserved turkey. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until rice is tender.

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Anish Anish
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I love this soup! It's the perfect comfort food.


Haaas Zarra
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This soup is easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Faruq Adewole
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's flavorful and comforting.


Rahman Karak
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Sonta Boe
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I love this soup! It's the perfect way to use up leftover turkey.


Abdul qayyum M yousaf
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This is the best turkey soup I've ever had! It's so flavorful and comforting.


laraib jamil
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use up my leftover turkey in this soup.


Fredrick Sirere
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's hearty and filling, and it's just what I need on a cold winter day.


Shahid Khushk
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I've made this soup several times and it's always delicious. I love the addition of the vegetables and the herbs. It really gives the soup a lot of flavor.


promi Chy
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This is my go-to recipe for turkey soup. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make. I love that I can use up my leftover turkey in this soup.


Vinicius Vk
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I made this soup for my family last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved it, even my picky kids. The soup was easy to make and it turned out great. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Farooqkhan786 Khan
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This turkey soup is a lifesaver after Thanksgiving! I always have leftover turkey, and this is a great way to use it up. The soup is flavorful and comforting, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.