Day After Thanksgiving Soup

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I always make this soup the day after thankgiving or anytime we have a turkey carcass. It is very adaptable depending what vegetables and pasta that you have on hand. Some years for a change of pace i use uncooked rice instead of the pasta. Recipe adapted from bon appetit (october 1985)

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Steps

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Melt butter in a large dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat.

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Add turkey carcass and brown lightly , stirring occassionally.

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Add onion , carrot , celery , garlic and thyme to pan and cook for 10 minutes.

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Add water , bouillion cubes , tomato , gravy and pan juices.

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Bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 hours.

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Strain broth , reserving turkey pieces.

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Return broth to pan.

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Bring to a boil and add pasta , celery , carrots , and mushrooms.

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Bring to a boil and cook for 10-20 minutes or until pasta and vegetables are done.

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Stir in parsley and salt and pepper.

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Ingredients

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butter, turkey carcass, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, dried thyme, water, chicken bouillon cubes, tomatoes, turkey gravy, pan juices, pasta, carrots, mushroom, parsley, salt and pepper