– Begin by stripping your turkey carcass of most of the meat. You will be adding it back in later!
– Begin by stripping your turkey carcass of most of the meat. You will be adding it back in later!
STEP 1
– Place turkey carcass into a large soup kettle and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for at least 1 hour.
– Place turkey carcass into a large soup kettle and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for at least 1 hour.
STEP 2
Strain 10 cups of turkey stock.
Strain 10 cups of turkey stock.
STEP 3
– Strip turkey meat from the cooled carcass and cut into bite-size pieces. Add more turkey, if needed, to equal 4 cups.
STEP 4
– Melt butter in a large soup pot. Saute celery, carrots, onions, and garlic for a couple of minutes.
– Melt butter in a large soup pot. Saute celery, carrots, onions, and garlic for a couple of minutes.
STEP 5
– Add flour and stir for a few more minutes.
– Add flour and stir for a few more minutes.
STEP 6
– Gradually add half of the reserved broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer until thickened.
– Gradually add half of the reserved broth. Bring to a boil, then simmer until thickened.
STEP 7
– Add remaining broth, barley, corn, salt, pepper, reserved turkey, and thyme. Reduce heat; cover, and simmer for 35 minutes or until barley is tender.
STEP 8
– Add milk and half-n-half, and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.