Turkey Soup
1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 14-pound turkey)
3 quarts water
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 medium carrots, grated
1 bay leaf
Dash poultry seasoning
Salt, optional
Pepper
Onion powder
Garlic powder
In a stock pot, place turkey carcass, water and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-5 hours. Remove carcass from stock. Remove any meat and dice.
Return to stock along with rice, onion, celery, carrots, bay leaf and poultry seasoning. Add remaining seasonings to taste. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until the rice is cooked. Discard bay leaf. Makes 12 servings (5 quarts)
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