After Thanksgiving Turkey Soup
- 1 meaty turkey carcass (from 12-14 lb turkey)
- salt & freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 medium onions, chopped (2 cups)
- 3 large carrots, sliced
- 2 celery ribs, sliced
- 1/4 cup raw long-grain white rice or 1/2 cup dried noodles
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
- Break up turkey carcass, keeping wings intact; reserve all skin. Leave a generous fringe of meat on the frame.
- Remove the rest of the meat in large pieces and chop enough to measure two cups. Refrigerate, covered.
- Separate rib portion of carcass from back with your hands.
- Put turkey wings, skin and bones in a 5-6 quart pot and add enough water to cover by 3 inches.
- Bring to a boil, skimming off any froth.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 3-4 hours.
- Remove from heat and cool completely, uncovered.
- Refrigerate at least 8 hours.
- Remove congealed fat from broth and discard.
- Reheat broth over moderate heat until liquid, about 15 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour broth through a colander into large bowl; discard solids.
- Heat oil in a 3-4 quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat hot but not smoking.
- Add onions, carrots and celery.
- Cook until just golden, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes.
- Add broth and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer until vegetables are tender, 15-17 minutes.
- Stir in rice (or noodles) and simmer uncovered until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Just before serving, stir in chopped turkey and parsley and heat through.
turkey carcass, salt, olive oil, onions, carrots, celery, longgrain white rice, flatleaf
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/after-thanksgiving-turkey-soup-348521 (may not work)