Turkey Rice Soup

By á-4202

Ingredients

• 1 turkey carcass
• 2 stalks celery with leaves, coarsely chopped
• 2 carrots, coarsely chopped
• 1 onion, peeled and quartered
• 1 bay leaf
• 8 cups water
• 3 TBS butter
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 tsp dried thyme
• 2 cups chopped carrots
• 1 cup rice
• 2 cups chopped leftover turkey
• 1 cup frozen or leftover corn
• 3 TBS fresh parsley
• Salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1) In a large pot, combine carcass, celery, carrots, onion, bay leaf and water and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 2 to 3 hrs over med-low heat.

2) Strain and discard vegetables and bones. Reserve turkey stock. In a large pot, melt butter and cook onions until tender. Stir in celery and thyme. Stir in carrots and rice and toss to coat. Stir in turkey stock and bring to a simmer.

3) Cook until vegetables and rice are tender. Stir in turkey, corn and parsley. Return to simmer and season to taste.