Smoked Turkey Noodle Soup Recipe

Leftover Turkey Soup

Makes 1 gallon

For the stock:

1 meaty turkey carcass from Fantasma’s Finest Sugar Cured Smoked Turkey

3-4 medium carrots, chopped into 1-ich pieces

2-3 ribs celery, chopped into 1-inch pieces

1 yellow onion, quartered

2 bay leaves

3 sprigs thyme

1 tablespoon black peppercorns

1 bunch parsley

Salt to taste

For the soup:

Stock

3 cups chopped carrots

2 cup chopped celery

1 pound Amish noodles (kluski)

3-4 cups chopped smoked turkey

½ bunch cilantro or parsley, chopped

Salt to taste

In a stockpot, place carcass and cover with water. Place stockpot over medium high heat and add carrots, celery, onion, bay leaves, thyme, peppercorns, parsley and salt. Bring stock to a boil then simmer for 3-4 hours. Remove stock from heat and allow to cool 1 to 2 hours. Strain the broth to remove aromatics and place clear broth in the fridge overnight. In the morning, skim fat off the top.

To make soup, heat broth on medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery, leftover turkey and to a boil. Add noodles and cook according to package directions. Taste for salt and stir in cilantro or parsley.