Day After Thanksgiving Turkey Soup

Ingredients

 * turkey carcass
 * 2 carrots, sliced
 * 4 celery stalks, + 1 cup celery, chopped
 * 1 onion, quartered, + ⅓ cup onion, chopped
 * 6 peppercorns
 * 2 beef bouillon cubes
 * 2 cup turkey, cooked and cubed
 * 1 can stewed tomatoes (8 oz)
 * ½ cup uncooked rice
 * ½ cup dry sherry
 * 2 bay leaves
 * ½ tsp basil
 * 1 tbsp parsley, chopped

Directions

 * 1) Place turkey carcass in large kettle, cover with water.
 * 2) Add celery stalks, carrots, quartered onion, peppercorns and bouillon cubes.
 * 3) Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 2 – 3 hours.
 * 4) Cool, skim off fat.
 * 5) Remove bones and skin.
 * 6) Save any meat pieces to add to soup.
 * 7) Strain stock and add water, if necessary, to make 2 quarts.
 * 8) Bring to a boil.
 * 9) Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour.