Creamed Turkey And Rice Soup

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A deliciously creamed turkey soup with rice, celery, onions, & carrots. This is my favorite" soup."

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Steps

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In a large soup kettle , add turkey carcass along with the water.

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Bring to a boil , reduce heat to a simmer.

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Cover and cook for 1 1 / 2 hours.

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Remove bones.

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Reserve meat for soup.

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Strain stock.

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Set aside.

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In a large saucepan , combine onions , celery , carrots , rice and 1 quart of the stock.

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Bring to a boil , reduce heat , cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

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Set aside.

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In a large soup kettle , melt butter.

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Blend in flour.

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Heat until bubbly , but do not burn.

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Add the half-and-half , and remaining 2 quarts of stock to the butter / flour mixture.

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Cook and stir until bubbly.

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Stir in the reserved vegetable mixture , reserved turkey meat , and seasonoings.

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Heat slowly to serving temperature.

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Serves 12-14.

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Ingredients

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turkey carcass, water, onion, celery, carrots, long grain white rice, butter, flour, half-and-half cream, cooked turkey, poultry seasoning, instant chicken bouillon granules, salt & pepper