homemade creamy turkey soup

Cullowhee, NC
Updated on Dec 28, 2011

You can make the most of even the smallest pieces of leftover meat on your holiday turkey. I simmer the bones to get the rich flavor, then easily remove any meat that remains. I add rice, vegetables gravy & cream soup for a hearty soup that's tasty & economical. Mmmmm! I can taste it now!

Rate
prep time 30 Min
cook time 2 Hr 35 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8 - 10

Ingredients

  • TURKEY STOCK:
  • 1 leftover - turkey carcass (from a 10 - 12 lb turkey)
  • 2 quarts water
  • 1 medium onion, halved
  • SOUP:
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 - bay leaves
  • 1 cup carrots, chopped
  • 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
  • 1/3 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/4 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 jar turkey gravy
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
  • 1 can cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

How To Make homemade creamy turkey soup

  • Step 1
    Place the turkey carcass in a stockpot; add the water, onion, salt & bay leaves. Slowly bring to a boil over low heat; cover & simmer for 2 hours.
  • Step 2
    Remove carcass; cool. Strain broth & skim off fat. Discard onion & bay leaves. Return broth to the pan. Add the carrots, rice, celery & chopped onion; cover & simmer until rice & vegetables are tender.
  • Step 3
    Remove turkey from bones; discard bones & cut turkey into bite size pieces. Add turkey, gravy & cream soups to broth; heat through.

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