Creamy Delicious Turkey Soup!

Submitted by RedVinoGirl

"I found the base of this recipe from AllRecipes but have made this so many times and tweaked it so many times that it's not truly the original anymore. This is my absolutely FAVORITE way to use up some leftover turkey meat. Don't throw away that turkey carcass! It's imperative here. I don't think I would bother making this soup without the turkey carcass step because I feel it adds an incredible amount of flavor. I also like to add a few diced potatoes sometimes. I hope you like this as much as we do! My 2 and 4 year old LOVE it!"

 

• Ready In: 2hrs
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• 1 turkey carcass
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 medium onions, chopped
• 2 large carrots, diced
• 2 celery ribs, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 cup butter, cubed
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups half-and-half cream (can use fat free)
• 1 cup long grain rice, uncooked
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
• 3⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 potatoes, peeled and diced (optional)

directions

1. Place turkey carcass in a soup kettle or Dutch oven and cover with water. Add in 2 bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.
2. Remove carcass; cool. Set aside 3 quart broth. Remove turkey from bones and cut into bite-size pieces; set aside.
3. In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, saute the onions, carrots, garlic, 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.
4. Add cream, rice, salt, bouillon, pepper, potatoes (if using), remaining broth and reserved turkey. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until rice is tender.

Reviews

[Sudie S.]

Had an early Thanksgiving potluck to celebrate with friends and had a leftover turkey breast carcass. I found this soup recipe and made it exactly as directed including the potatoes and using jasmine rice. My partner said, "That is the best soup I've ever had or ever will have!" I think it was a hit! It was easy to make. I did the broth after dinner, refrigerated everything and made the soup two days later when I had time. I used Better Than Bouillon which I find has excellent flavor. It is very rich and creamy! Yum!!!

 

[Billie L.]

Great recipe, I precooked rice, held it aside, for people to add their own. The soup doesn’t get too thick. I also used better than bullion and made a sachet of forest poultry season to carcus for flavoring. The person who added only cream maybe forgot the flour step. Thanks.

 

[Tamara V.]

Best soup ever! I can't believe this only has 2 reviews. I will be making this soup after every holiday. I am bringing some of this batch over to my mom's tomorrow because it needs to be shared!! Amazing! Thank you!

 

[WI Cheesehead]

This really is delicious. I tagged in Kid Friendly. I had a turkey breast carcass, used 1 large onion, 1 C whipping cream and 1 C skim milk, no bouillon or potatoes. It wasn't quite as creamy as I liked, so I added some arrowroot powder. Very comforting. Thanks ChicagoRN!