Turkey Carcass Soup

1 . Stage

Place turkey carcass into a large soup pot; pour in water and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until the remaining meat falls off the bones, about 1 hour. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

2 . Stage

Remove turkey carcass from the pot. Remove and chop any remaining turkey meat. Discard carcass. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

3 . Stage

Strain broth through a fine mesh strainer into a clean soup pot. Add chopped turkey to the strained broth and bring to a boil. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

4 . Stage

Reduce heat and stir in tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, onion, celery, cabbage, barley, Worcestershire sauce, salt, parsley, basil, bay leaf, pepper, paprika, poultry seasoning, and thyme. Simmer until vegetables are tender, about 1 more hour. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

5 . Stage

Remove bay leaf before serving.