After-The Holidays Turkey Soup

This is an easy, flavorful way to use up turkey left-overs. The soup is light, but delicious.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1  roasted turkey carcass, plus any leftover meat, skin removed
• 3  yellow onions, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 3  boiling potatoes, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 3  carrots, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 3  bay leaves
• 2  garlic cloves, whole
• 1⁄2 cup fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
• 1  tablespoon dried thyme
• 1  teaspoon dried sage
• 2 1⁄2 quarts chicken broth
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Put all the ingredients except the salt and pepper in a large pot.
2. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
3. Reduce the heat and simmer gently for about 1 hour.
4. Remove the turkey carcass and pick off any meat attached to it, adding the meat to the pot.
5. Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper and serve.