Leftover turkey soup

Ingredients

• 1 turkey carcass, plus 3 cups chopped cooked turkey
• 12 cups water
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 cup egg noodles or rice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Steps

1. 1Put the carcass in a large pot with the water. Simmer, covered, for about 2 hours.
2. 2Lift out the bones. Strain the broth and pick off any meat.
3. 3Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic and thyme. Simmer 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
4. 4Add noodles or rice and the chopped turkey. Cook until the noodles are done.
5. 5Season with salt and pepper. Cool leftovers in shallow containers and refrigerate within 2 hours.