After-Thanksgiving Turkey Soup

Submitted by RedVinoGirl

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• Ready In: 1hr 40mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 1 turkey carcass
• 3 medium onions, chopped
• 3 large carrots, diced
• 3 celery ribs, diced
• 3 tablespoons butter, cubed
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 1 cup long grain rice, uncooked
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
• 3⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup turkey, cubed

directions

1. Place turkey carcass in a soup kettle or Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Remove carcass; cool. Set aside 3 quart broth. Remove turkey from bones and cut into bite-size pieces; set aside.
2. In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, saute the onions, carrots and celery in butter until tender. Reduce heat; stir in flour until blended. Gradually add 1 quart of reserved broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
3. Add cream, rice, salt, bouillon, pepper, remaining broth and reserved turkey. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until rice is tender.