Turkey carcass soup –Gather around, fellow culinary adventurers! Today, we’re diving into the magical world of “Best Turkey Carcass Soup.” Yes, you heard it right! It’s the soup that can transform your leftover turkey carcass into a pot of deliciousness that will have your taste buds doing the happy dance. So, let’s get this turkey party started!
Feast Your Eyes!
Look at this beautiful concoction! Who knew that a humble turkey carcass could turn into such a hearty and comforting soup? Check it out:

Ingredients You’ll Need
To whip up a pot of this turkey goodness, you’ll need the following ingredients:
- 1 turkey carcass (the star of the show, obviously!)
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 cups of water (or until the pot is happy)
- 1 bay leaf (for that extra hint of mystery)
- Salt and pepper to taste (because life needs seasoning!)
- Optional: Add any leftover veggies or herbs from your fridge (no turkey left behind!)
Let’s Get Cooking!
Now that we’ve got our ingredients, it’s time to channel our inner chefs and get cooking:
- First, throw that turkey carcass into a big pot. Yes, just toss it in there like you’re throwing out a bad relationship!
- Add in the chopped carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. This is your chance to chow down on some veggies while hiding the fact that you’re still eating turkey!
- Pour in about 8 cups of water, enough to submerge everything. You want it swimming, not stranded on an island!
- Add the bay leaf for that little something-something and sprinkle in some salt and pepper to taste.
- Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer. You want those flavors to mingle like they’re at a dinner party!
- Let it simmer for about 2-3 hours. (Feel free to take a nap during this time; you’ve earned it!)
- After a good simmer, strain the soup to remove all those remnants of the turkey party. Don’t forget to pick the good meat off the carcass; that’s bonus turkey for later!
- Return the strained soup to the pot, and adjust seasoning as necessary. You’re the captain of this soup ship!
- Serve hot, and enjoy a bowl of warm, savory goodness that will make you forget all about those turkey leftovers.
And there you have it! A delightful pot of turkey carcass soup that’s so good, you might want to make it an annual tradition. Who knew comfort food could come from something that was once the life of the Thanksgiving table? Enjoy!