Ferdie Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I swear I didn't know this until a year ago. Over the years I have thrown away many turkey carsasses. Put the picked over carcass in a large pot. Cover with water and add chopped onion, carrots, celery and 2 bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for an hour and the meat will fall off the bones. Throw away the bones. There should be enough soup for two meals. For soup #1 add white bean and swiss chard. For soup #2 add egg noodles. Yum!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 That's my annual Thanksgiving evening ritual. ;) After supper, when most of the turkey has been cut off the bones, I throw them into my crock pot with some sage leaves, thyme, chopped onion and celery, and any left over gravy. There will be heavenly broth waiting Friday morning. You can strain it, cool it to remove the fat if you want to, and add cooked rice or noodles. I love those big thick Amish egg noodles. Yummy yum yum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 The soup is the main reason for making the turkey around here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudreyTN Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 MAN! I JUST threw it out!! :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Anyone want to come pick clean my bird. I'm so tired of being in the kitchen. Needs doing though. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I do this all the time with roast chicken carcasses too, yum! But I don't have a turkey carcass this year; it's at my mom's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I'm doing a turkey barley soup with carrots, celery, etc., and then Greek Lemon & Orzo soup. Yummmmmmmy! I do this all the time with roast chicken carcasses too, yum! Me too - I do my stock in the crock pot overnight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 MAN! I JUST threw it out!! :glare:Dang!!!! Me too!!! :banghead: Seems like my mom or grandma shoulda taught me that. I mean, I know that it can be done, but if you aren't really big on handling meat in the first place...well then, it's all I can do to clean the turkey of meat, much less think to simmer it and fish out the bones. Seriously, more cooking! Next year, I promise!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 I adore turkey-carcass soup. And the name has such a lovely ring to it :D Mine will be cooking in a big iron cauldron tomorrow. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Do I have to call it turkey carcass soup? Will turkey soup do? :D I threw my very first Thanksgiving turkey carcass away in the presence of my grandmother. She almost fainted. I mean, she really almost fainted.:tongue_smilie: It was the last time I ever did that!! I've been making turkey soup ever since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Only an hour?! And here I always think my soup has to simmer for the better part of a day! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Standard practice here. I also do the same with chickens and ham bones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katemary63 Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 Do I have to call it turkey carcass soup? Will turkey soup do? :D I threw my very first Thanksgiving turkey carcass away in the presence of my grandmother. She almost fainted. I mean, she really almost fainted.:tongue_smilie: It was the last time I ever did that!! I've been making turkey soup ever since. This is just so cute. I can just picture it! It's a crime, I have never made turkey carcass soup in all these years and neither has my mother. I don't have a turkey this year - SIL made it. I'll do the soup next year though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 A friendly reminder that there are few things in this world better than turkey-carcass soup :D Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathyBC Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Or if there isn't much left on the bones, boil, strain and freeze broth to have homemade stock on hand any time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missesd Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 MAN! I JUST threw it out!! :glare: DANGIT!!! Us too :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess in the Burbs Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 I did it last night :-) It smells so wonderful!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamakori Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Mine has been going in the crockpot all night and we woke up to some wonderful smells this morning. I remember laughing as a kid when my grandparents would say "what a beautiful carcass" before turning the turkey leftovers into soup. I have to admit, I kinda get it now :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in NY Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 It's a little late for this year, but this is a super yummy recipe http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/After-Thanksgiving-Turkey-Soup/Detail.aspx?prop31=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 DANGIT!!! Us too :( :banghead: Never again :D Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anneofalamo Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 oh the smell is heavenly! I love the idea of popping in the crock pot versus simmering on the stove! I simmer for hours! lol! My dad gave me this hint and I am going to do 1/2 this way: He says to break lasagna noodles up and throw in there! They make great noodles with substance! I'll do the other 1/2 with rice! I seriously think we like the soup better than the turkey dinner! Make some homemade bread and my family thinks I am the bomb for weeks! I can slide package chicken nuggets and sloppy joes in for a few after turkey soup!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snipsnsnailsx5 Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 I never thought of this! Thanks for the tip. We already make turkey noodle soup with the leftover turkey...but I never thought of sticking the whole "carcass" in there too! Although I refuse to call it "carcass" soup. *gag* That makes me thing of something dead and rotting, not something edible. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 I never thought of this! Thanks for the tip. We already make turkey noodle soup with the leftover turkey...but I never thought of sticking the whole "carcass" in there too! Although I refuse to call it "carcass" soup. *gag* That makes me thing of something dead and rotting, not something edible. lol You will have soup to die for! Trust me. You will like it so much that the word "carcass" will start to take on a whole new ring :D Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Mine has been in the mudrom, umm.. sorry, I meant to say winter walk in fridge, all night. Hopefully it hasn't frozen. I'll be off to boil it soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 I adore turkey-carcass soup. And the name has such a lovely ring to it :D Mine will be cooking in a big iron cauldron tomorrow. Bill The Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook calls it "Turkey-Frame Soup". I just can't bring myself to call it a carcass. Makes me think of vultures and hyenas and Marlin Perkins narrating! (yes, that dates me. Anyone remember "Wild Kingdom"?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 The Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook calls it "Turkey-Frame Soup". I just can't bring myself to call it a carcass. Makes me think of vultures and hyenas and Marlin Perkins narrating! (yes, that dates me. Anyone remember "Wild Kingdom"?) Oh, yes! "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom." Good times. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impish Posted November 26, 2010 Share Posted November 26, 2010 Oh, yes! "Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom." Good times. :) :iagree: Wolf threw ours out before I could say anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I just made a turkey. How on earth do I fish the bones out of the soup? Do I just make a stock with everything and then strain it all? There are some tiny bones, trust me, I know I just pulled the meat off of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I just made a turkey. How on earth do I fish the bones out of the soup? Do I just make a stock with everything and then strain it all? There are some tiny bones, trust me, I know I just pulled the meat off of them. Strain it through a colander. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beansprouts Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I just made a turkey. How on earth do I fish the bones out of the soup? Do I just make a stock with everything and then strain it all? There are some tiny bones, trust me, I know I just pulled the meat off of them. Strain it through a colander. Bill Then let it cool and skim the fat off the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovedtodeath Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Thank you. Okay, this will be the first soup I have ever made without canned broth. :D I am going to try the lasagna noodles first, and then the white beans and swiss chard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I've never been much of a cook, but I just started doing this with chicken! I cook the chicken usually in our crock pot and have it for dinner. I pick all the meat off the bones and put it in a container in the fridge. The carcass goes back in the crockpot with any juices that were leftover. I add various vegges that I have (I often freeze leftover celery leaves, carrot stumps, etc. for this purpose), add water to an inch from the top, put on the lid and put it on low overnight. Next day we have chicken soup! Yummy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Thank you. Okay, this will be the first soup I have ever made without canned broth. :D I am going to try the lasagna noodles first, and then the white beans and swiss chard. You are in for a treat. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I've never been much of a cook, but I just started doing this with chicken! I cook the chicken usually in our crock pot and have it for dinner. I pick all the meat off the bones and put it in a container in the fridge. The carcass goes back in the crockpot with any juices that were leftover. I add various vegges that I have (I often freeze leftover celery leaves, carrot stumps, etc. for this purpose), add water to an inch from the top, put on the lid and put it on low overnight. Next day we have chicken soup! Yummy! When frugality and total deliciousness come together is a pretty great combo :D Plus, I think eating (drinking?) bone-stock is good for health, even if those nutters at the Weston Price Foundation happen to agree :tongue_smilie: Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 As a public service I'm bumping this thread. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieH Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 I always make stock with carcasses. Then I put it into 2 cup freezer jars and thaw as needed. I've got a turkey carcass to do, of course, and I've already got chicken and duck stock in the freezer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in LV Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 I'm doing a turkey barley soup . That sounds delicious. I usually use noodles like most other posters. But I'm completely clueless on how to add barley & would love to hear how you do it. (Soon, if possible, because my carcass is simmering as I type.) TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 That sounds delicious. I usually use noodles like most other posters. But I'm completely clueless on how to add barley & would love to hear how you do it. (Soon, if possible, because my carcass is simmering as I type.) TIA! I would cook the barley separately and add it at the end (only to the portion of soup you extend to serve, even if that means transferring some of the broth to a separate pot). That way the barley won't get mushy. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i.love.lucy Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Has anyone done it with a smoked turkey? That's what we had this year. I have the carcass waiting in the fridge but wasn't sure if it would give an off flavor to the soup...or maybe it would be great for beans or a smoked sausage and kale soup??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Has anyone done it with a smoked turkey? That's what we had this year. I have the carcass waiting in the fridge but wasn't sure if it would give an off flavor to the soup...or maybe it would be great for beans or a smoked sausage and kale soup??? I think your thinking is sound! Bill (who wishes he could have a little sample when it's done) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 I always make stock with the carcass but I have never eaten it as soup on its own before. Mine has been going for about 7 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 I've got mine simmering. I plan to make veggie stew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaners Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 I just made a turkey. How on earth do I fish the bones out of the soup? Do I just make a stock with everything and then strain it all? There are some tiny bones, trust me, I know I just pulled the meat off of them. Strain it through a colander. Bill I have never had this method work perfectly. We always end up crunching a couple bones here and there. I call this kind of soup a family-only meal because I'd hate for company to end up choking on a bone. It's lucky to get one in your bowl, right? At least that's what we say. Some years we are luckier than others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 I do not like turkey soup. I do not like turkey stock. My turkey from yesterday will not sit in the friidgey til Christmas Eve.:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabi Sabi Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 I have never had this method work perfectly. We always end up crunching a couple bones here and there. I call this kind of soup a family-only meal because I'd hate for company to end up choking on a bone. It's lucky to get one in your bowl, right? At least that's what we say. Some years we are luckier than others. I use a fine metal mesh colander and we have no little bones or pieces of anything to contend with. You must have a colander with larger holes, no? Have you ever tried lining it with cheesecloth or even a coffee filter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaners Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 I use a fine metal mesh colander and we have no little bones or pieces of anything to contend with. You must have a colander with larger holes, no? Have you ever tried lining it with cheesecloth or even a coffee filter? It's the picking out the pieces of meat to toss back in the pot. I'm just not careful enough by the time I get done, but I do want to have meat and not just broth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZooRho Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 so glad I saw this I have my stock cooking now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anneofalamo Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 It's the picking out the pieces of meat to toss back in the pot. I'm just not careful enough by the time I get done, but I do want to have meat and not just broth. I always add more turkey cut up! I like a lot of soup!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 I do not like turkey soup. I do not like turkey stock. Same here. Stock from chicken, yes. Turkey, no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 When we were first married, dh threw out a ham bone and my mother nearly murdered him. He's still living it down. This year, he lovingly wrapped up the turkey carcass for me. We picked at it today. Soup tomorrow morning. One of my boys likes to inhale turkey noodle soup, so he's excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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