"This after Thanksgiving soup is a perfect way to get your waistline back after eating a heavy holiday meal...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 Turkey Carcass
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water or broth (or a mix) to cover up the turkey carcass in a large soup pot.
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1-2 brown onions unpeeled
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2-3 bay leaves whole
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Parmesan cheese grated to taste
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2-3 parsley sprigs
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a few celery and carrot tops
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1 28 oz can whole tomatoes and juice coarsely chopped
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4 large carrots coarsely chopped
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1 large onion coarsely chopped
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1/2 bag frozen spinach or fresh if available
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3 leeks coarsely chopped
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2 Tbsp fresh oregano, chopped
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salt and pepper to taste
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1 Tbsp Spike or other mixed herbs
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1-2 cups turkey meat chopped
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1 cup of tiny pasta or a combination of grains In the image I used Trader Joe's Harvest Grains mix (It's a savory blend of Israeli style couscous, orzo, baby garbanzo beans and red quinoa)