Turkey Soup

Break turkey carcass in pieces, removing all stuffing; put in kettle with any bits of meat that may have been left over.

Break turkey carcass in pieces, removing all stuffing; put in kettle with any bits of meat that may have been left over. Cover with cold water, bring slowly to boiling-point, and simmer two hours. Strain, remove fat, and season with salt and pepper. One or two outer stalks of celery may be cooked with carcass to give additional flavor.

Ingredients

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  • cold water
  • salt
  • pepper

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Required Gear

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Large pot
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Wooden spoon

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Break turkey carcass in pieces, removing all stuffing; put in kettle with any bits of meat that may have been left over.

  2. 2

    Cover with cold water, bring slowly to boiling-point, and simmer two hours.

  3. 3

    Strain, remove fat, and season with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    One or two outer stalks of celery may be cooked with carcass to give additional flavor.

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Recipe by fannie-farmer from The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book , Chapter 8 (1896)