Leftover Turkey Solution!

I LOVE Turkey dinner on Thanksgiving!  So it goes without saying that I can't wait to make creamy turkey soup!  Since I did not make turkey dinner this year.. I had to beg one of the leftover turkeys from my sister in law and another from a friend so that I could make not 1 but 2 pots of creamy turkey soup!

Start with your turkey.. preferably one that has been enjoyed and is just a carcass.  Put it in a big pot with carrots, celery, onions, peppercorns, basil, oregano, plenty of salt and enough water to cover the bird. 

Let it boil for several hours until it is a yellowy color.

Strain the broth in a regular strainer and then a second time in a fine strainer to strain all of the excess fat.

Heat up your broth and start your rue.

Rue:

1 stick butter (melted)

1/2 cup flour

3 cups milk

Melt the butter in a pan.  Add flour and whisk until mixed.  Pour in all the milk and bring to a boil stirring constantly.  Once the rue is boiling add salt and pepper to taste.  Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 1/2 hour stirring occasionally. 

Soup:

1 onion

1 1/2 cups carrots

4 stalks celery

1 1/2 cups cooked turkey

Finely chop all vegetables and turkey. 

Add to the broth and bring to a boil to soften vegetables.

Then add in 1 cup rice and bring to a boil.  Once vegetables and rice are softened add rue. 

Serve with a salad and enjoy!  I know WE did!

Hope you enjoy your leftover turkey goodness too!

Love,

Pinkapotamus!