AFTER-THANKSGIVING TURKEY SOUP

After-Thanksgiving Turkey Soup image

Provided by RedVinoGirl

Time 1h40m

Yield 10 , 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 turkey carcass
3 medium onions, chopped
3 large carrots, diced
3 celery ribs, diced
3 tablespoons butter, cubed
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup half-and-half
1 cup 2% milk
1 cup long grain rice, uncooked
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup turkey, cubed

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 quart 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 quart 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.