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Ingredients
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2 quarts chicken broth
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1 turkey carcass, skin and meat removed
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1 onion, quartered
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2 carrots, halved lengthwise
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3 celery stalks, halved lengthwise
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2 bay leaves
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1 cup chopped carrots
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⅓ cup chopped celery
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¼ cup chopped onion
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2 cups penne pasta
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3 cups chopped cooked turkey
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1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup (Optional)
Directions
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Combine chicken broth, turkey carcass, onion quarters, carrot halves, celery halves, and bay leaves in a slow cooker.
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Cook on High for 4 hours. Carefully strain broth, discard solids, and transfer broth to a bowl. Rinse slow cooker.
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Pour broth back into slow cooker; add chopped carrots, chopped celery, and chopped onion.
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Cook on Low for 3 hours. Add penne pasta to slow cooker; cook for 2 1/2 more hours.
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Mix turkey meat and cream of mushroom soup into soup and cook for 30 more minutes.
Cook’s Note
This recipe can be adapted for the stovetop with a shorter cook time; sauté the veggies before adding them to the broth.
Although I prefer the onion and celery to be minced, the carrots and turkey meat should be cut into larger bite-sized pieces.
Editor's Note:
The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the carcass and vegetables in the broth. The actual amount of these ingredients consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
1877 | Calories |
141g | Fat |
55g | Carbs |
93g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 1877 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 141g | 181% |
Saturated Fat 37g | 183% |
Cholesterol 426mg | 142% |
Sodium 1542mg | 67% |
Total Carbohydrate 55g | 20% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 18% |
Total Sugars 8g | |
Protein 93g | 185% |
Vitamin C 8mg | 9% |
Calcium 213mg | 16% |
Iron 9mg | 52% |
Potassium 1281mg | 27% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.