Turkey Soup

I love turkey and not just for Thanksgiving. You can make so many dishes with it: turkey salad, turkey sandwiches, and turkey casserole (just to name a few). I baked a turkey over the weekend, cut it into slices, and used the carcass for soup. There's no rules to what vegetables to use, but I just used what I had on hand: red bell pepper, onions, okra, and canned whole kernel corn. It's a delicious, filling one-pot meal your family will love.

Turkey Soup

turkey meat, 2 to 3 cups, deboned
or use turkey carcass to equal 3 cups
of turkey meat
water
vegetables:
celery, okra, corn, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms
Salt and Pepper to taste
1/4 to 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
1/4 to 1/2 tsp seasoning salt
1 1/2 cups Macaroni noodles

Directions

In a large pot, combine turkey carcass and about two quarts (8 cups) of water. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer and cover with lid. Simmer about 45 minutes to one hour until meat comes off the bones easily. Remove bones from pot.
Add vegetables, seasonings, and salt and pepper to taste. Stir in noodles and mix together. Simmer until vegetables are tender and noodles are cooked about 10 more minutes. Ready to serve.

Note: If using deboned turkey meat, combine turkey and vegetables in a large pot and fill with just enough water to cover. Add seasonings, mix together, and bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer. Cover with lid and cook about 10 to 15 minutes. Add noodles and cook about 10 longer. Ready to serve.