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Turkey Noodle Soup

Cool slightly. Strain broth; discard bones and vegetables. Set stockpot in an ice-water bath until broth cools, stirring occasionally. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Ingreadient :
    • 1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12- to 14-pound turkey)
    • 2 cooked turkey wings, meat removed
    • 2 cooked turkey drumsticks, meat removed
    • 1 turkey neck bone
    • 1 medium unpeeled onion, cut into wedges
    • 2 small unpeeled carrots, cut into chunks
    • 6 to 8 garlic cloves, peeled
    • 4 quarts plus 1 cup cold water, divided
    • 3 quarts water
    • 5 cups uncooked egg noodles
    • 2 cups diced carrots
    • 2 cups diced celery
    • 3 cups cubed cooked turkey
    • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
    • 2-1/2 teaspoons salt
    • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
    • 1 teaspoon pepper
Direction :
    1. Place the turkey carcass, bones from wings and drumsticks, neck bone, onion, carrots and garlic in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 1 hour, turning once.
    2. Transfer the carcass, bones and vegetables to an 8-qt. stockpot. Add 4 qts. cold water; set aside. Pour remaining cold water into baking pan, stirring to loosen browned bits. Add to pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3-4 hours.
    3. Cool slightly. Strain broth; discard bones and vegetables. Set stockpot in an ice-water bath until broth cools, stirring occasionally. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
    4. Skim fat from broth. Cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer. Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, bring 3 qts. water to a boil. Add noodles and carrots; cook for 4 minutes. Add celery; cook 5-7 minutes longer or until noodles and vegetables are tender. Drain; add to simmering broth. Add cubed turkey; heat through. Stir in the parsley, salt, thyme and pepper.