After-thanksgiving Turkey Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 1 turkey carcass
• 3 medium onions, chopped
• 3 large carrots, diced
• 3 celery ribs, diced
• 3 tablespoons butter, cubed
• 6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1 cup 2% milk
• 1 cup long grain rice, uncooked
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup turkey, cubed

Recipe

• 1 place turkey carcass in a soup kettle or dutch oven and cover with water. bring to a boil. reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. remove carcass; cool. set aside 3 quart broth. remove turkey from bones and cut into bite-size pieces; set aside.
• 2 in a soup kettle or dutch oven, saute the onions, carrots and celery in butter until tender. reduce heat; stir in flour until blended. gradually add 1 quart of reserved broth. bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
• 3 add cream, rice, salt, bouillon, pepper, remaining broth and reserved turkey. reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until rice is tender.