Turkey Stock / Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
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Total Time: 20
Yield: 9 cups of soup
The addition of cream transforms the Turkey and Wild Rice Soup into a more filling meal. The flavors continue to develop, making the soup even better the next day. I love the flavor of wild rice, but 2 cups of cooked white rice works well, too.Ingredients:
Carcass of a roasted turkey2 carrots, chopped
2 medium-size onions, chopped
3 stalks celery with leaves, chopped
1/2 cup fresh parsley, stems included
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon peppercorns
Instructions:
Remove legs, thighs, wings, and all of the stuffing from carcass. Remove any meat still on bones (chop and refrigerate for use in soup recipe). Place carcass, bones, and remaining ingredients in a stockpot (you may have to crack the bones to fit your pot). Add just enough cold water to cover bones by 1 inch. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 4 hours, skimming surface frequently and discarding any white foam that forms on the surface. Remove from heat and cool.Strain stock through a cheesecloth-lined colander or a fine sieve into a large bowl; discard bones, vegetables, and seasonings. Cool, then cover and refrigerate overnight. Once stock has cooled sufficiently for fat to solidify, remove and discard fat from top before using. Yield: about 4 quarts
Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
2 carrots, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 quarts Turkey Stock (or canned chicken broth)
1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups cooked chopped turkey
2 cups cooked wild rice
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions:
In a Dutch oven or stockpot, melt butter. Add celery, carrots, and onion; cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat 5 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in flour and cook, stirring constantly, 5 minutes. Add turkey stock and bring mixture to a boil.Add salt and pepper; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Add turkey, rice, cream, and parsley; cook until soup is thoroughly heated–do not boil.
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I made this soup (with chicken instead) for a church pot luck. It was fantastic! The cream gives it a nice touch.
This was absolutely excellent. I used fresh thyme in place of the parsley and it was outstanding! I don’t make too many soups but this I will make again.
This is the third time I have made this soup and it is terrific from the very first day! If you prefer a lighter-calorie version, you can substitute half of the butter for a lighter “heart-smart” butter. Also, you can substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream, or part of it being milk. It is quite difficult to mess it up, because the stock is so hearty. Dairy-free would also be fine as well. Best advice, take time to make the stock and really let it simmer for 5 hours. It’s all very easy and rewarding. Enjoy. It also freezes well and is a perfect antidote for a chilly, rainy day.
Annually, on Thanksgiving night, the turkey carcass gets tucked into my freezer until a chilly weekend presents. It then becomes the star ingredient for this heartwarming & satisfying soup.
The 2-day process of this recipe — which is not actually time-consuming, but requires one to mind the stove — is a cozy ritual.
When ready, it is a joy to give this nourishing gift made with love to the Thanksgiving Day host!