This is a yummy variation of that traditional use of the leftover turkey. Originally submitted to ThanksgivingRecipe.com.
Provided by Christine L.
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Turkey Soup Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Combine turkey carcass, water, 1 cup celery, 2 carrots, onion, 2 teaspoons salt, thyme, bouillon, and bay leaf in large 4 quart stockpot. Bring to boiling. Lower heat, and cover. Simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Strain stock, and discard solids. Skim off fat using ladle or fat separator. Pick meat off bones when cooled. Reserve meat.
- Combine 6 tablespoons flour and 1/2 cup milk in a jar with a tight fitting lid. Shake to combine. Pour stock into pot. Bring to simmering. Strain flour mixture through sieve into stock, stirring.
- Slice remaining 3 carrots. Add rutabaga, ground pepper, remaining 1/2 cup celery, and sliced carrots. Simmer 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
- While the soup is simmering, prepare the dumplings. Combine parsley and bread in processor; whirl until medium size crumbs. Add 1 1/4 cups flour, baking powder, and salt; process just until combined. Add 1/2 cup milk and butter; process using on-off pulses just until blended.
- Drop mounded tablespoons of dumpling mixture into simmering soup. Place cover on pot. Cook for 12 minutes, or until dumplings are dry in center. Add turkey meat; cook 3 minutes, or until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.9 calories, Carbohydrate 32.2 g, Cholesterol 91.3 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 1067 mg, Sugar 5.9 g
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