Turkey Soup

• 1 turkey carcass, broken into pieces (optional)
• 11 1/2 cups cold water
• 2 1/2 cups leftover turkey stuffing
• 2 cups turkey gravy
• 3 carrots, peeled and thickly sliced
• 3 ribs celery with leaves, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme, crumbled
• Salt to taste

1. Put all the ingredients with 10 cups of the water in a large soup pot over medium heat, bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer.
2. Stir to break up all the clumps of stuffing, and mix well.
3. Let the soup simmer for about 1 1/2 hours.
4. Add the remaining 1 1/2 cups of cold water and let simmer for 10 more minutes.
5. Taste for salt and adjust the flavoring if necessary.
6. Serve hot.

turkey carcass, cold water, turkey stuffing, turkey gravy, carrots, celery, onion, parsley, bay leaf, thyme, salt

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/turkey-soup (may not work)