Delicious After The Holiday Turkey Rice Soup

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Don't toss out your turkey carcass make soup! --- this can also be made using a carcass from a large roasting chicken --- the carcass takes about an hour to cook so start this early, and do not remove any meat that was left on the bones, you will *love* this soup! :)

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Steps

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Place the turkey carcass in a large pot then cover with water.

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Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

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Reduce the heat to low , cover and simmer for about 1 to 1-1 / 4 hours.

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Remove the carcass to a large bowl.

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Set aside to cool slightly.

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When the carcass is cool enough to handle remove all the meat from the bones and place in a bowl , then discard the carcass.

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Set aside about 3 quarts of turkey broth.

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In another large pot heat 1 cup butter over medium heat.

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Add in onions , carrots and celery.

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Saute for about 5 minutes or until the onions are tender.

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Add in garlic and cook for 2 minutes.

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Reduce heat to low then add in 1 cup flour and crushed chili flakes to the butter mixture and stir for 1 minute or until blended.

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Slowly add in about 1 quart of broth.

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Bring to a boil stirring constantly until thickened.

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Add in half and half cream , uncooked rice and boullion powder , peas or corn and remaining 2 quarts broth.

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Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat.

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Reduce the heat an.

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Ingredients

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turkey carcass, onions, garlic, carrot, celery rib, butter, all-purpose flour, crushed red pepper flakes, half-and-half cream, converted white rice, chicken bouillon powder, frozen peas, seasoning salt, ground black pepper, parmesan cheese