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Perfect for Thanksgiving leftovers, this simple comforting soup is made from the leftover turkey meat and bones. Vegetables, such as spinach, kale or other greens make a great addition to this soup.
Ingredients
- Turkey carcass and bones
- 2 carrots, chopped into large pieces
- 1 onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- Black peppercorns
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup dry small pasta, such as oriechetti, penne, fusilli or macaroni
- 1-2 cups shredded leftover turkey
- fresh parsley
Preparation
1. Place turkey bones, skin and meat attached to bone in a stockpot. Cover with water (about 16 cups). Add carrot, onion, garlic and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook 3-5 hours or until stock is reduced and golden. Strain stock, discarding bones and vegetables. Return stock to stockpot or a large saucepan and place over medium heat. (You should have about 10-12 cups stock.)
2. Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add flour and whisk until thickened and smooth, cook about 3 minutes. Whisk flour mixture (called a roux) into stock. Bring to a boil, add dry oriechette and cook 30 minutes or until thickened and pasta is tender. Add leftover turkey meat, fresh parsley, salt and pepper to taste. Serve with country ham on angel biscuits (we love those from The Hamery).
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