OLD-FASHIONED TURKEY SOUP

Old-Fashioned Turkey Soup image

For added convenience freeze some of the soup in individual serving-size portions.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 3h10m

Yield 22 servings (5-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12-pound turkey)
5 quarts water
SOUP:
3 cups cubed cooked turkey
1 can (28 ounces) stewed tomatoes
1 large onion, chopped
2 large carrots, shredded
1 cup chopped celery
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
3/4 cup fresh or frozen peas
3/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

Place the turkey carcass and water in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; slowly bring to a boil over low heat. Cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours. , Remove carcass and discard. Strain broth through a cheesecloth-lined colander. If using immediately, skim fat or refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight; remove fat from surface. Stock may be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for 4 to 6 months., For soup, return strained broth to pan. Add the turkey, vegetables, rice, bouillon and seasonings; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until rice and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 522mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.