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.