Leftover turkey soup is the perfect crockpot meal in a bowl. A great way to repurpose all those leftover turkey bones and meat to make a new and wonderful, but different dish that everyone will love.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time10 hourshrs
Total Time10 hourshrs15 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Brunch, dinner, lunch, Main Course
leftover turkey carcass and any meat that may be left on the bones
1-2carrot stalks
1-2celery stalks
1smallonion, cut in quartersdiced onion works here as well
2bay leaves
6-8peppercorns
2-3raw garlic clovesa tablespoon of minced garlic works as well
water
2-3sprigsfresh rosemarycan use dried as a substitute
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
place slow cooker liner in slow cooker, if using
break apart carcass just enough to fit into slow cooker.
leftover turkey carcass and any meat that may be left on the bones
add large pieces of carrot and celery (this is a great way to use up any leftover veggies from holiday crudite, if you served one)
1-2 carrot stalks, 1-2 celery stalks
add onion, garlic, bay leaves, salt, and peppercorns
1 small onion, cut in quarters, 2 bay leaves, 6-8 peppercorns, 2-3 raw garlic cloves
Fill slow cooker with water to within on inch of top
water
lay rosemary sprigs on top, cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours
2-3 sprigs fresh rosemary
after cooking, allow to cool slightly and run through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth
If you just want broth, you are done!!
If you want turkey soup, you can add the veggies and meat from what was strained out back into broth. be careful not to add back in any small bones.
Alternatively, place fresh leftover turkey meat and vegetables into the broth when you are ready to serve it and allow them to cook for a few hours on low until everything is heated through and the vegetables are soft.
to make turkey noodle soup, add desired amount of al dente cooked noodles to slow cooker 10-15 minutes prior to serving.