Rosy Turkey Harvest Soup: A Cozy Post-Thanksgiving Delight 🍲🦃

Ruth’s Rosy Turkey Soup Recipe 🍲

Overview:

Ruth’s Rosy Turkey Soup is a delightful post-Thanksgiving dish, perfect for those chilly November evenings. This recipe, originating from a cherished civic group cookbook, promises a hearty and comforting meal that pairs wonderfully with a crusty loaf of bread and a crisp tossed salad. With a cooking time of 3 hours and 20 minutes, including 20 minutes of prep, it’s an easy and nourishing option for any night of the week.

Ingredients:

• 1 turkey carcass
• 7 cups water
• 1 can stewed tomatoes
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 carrot, sliced

Instructions:

1. Preparation:

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   • Begin by gathering all the ingredients listed above.
   • Chop the celery, dice the onion, and slice the carrot.

2. Cooking:

   • In a large stockpot, combine the turkey carcass, water, stewed tomatoes, chopped celery, diced onion, sliced carrot, salt, pepper, and bay leaves.
   • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
   • Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer gently for 3 to 3 1/2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify. Stir occasionally.

3. Cooling:

   • After simmering, remove the pot from heat and allow the soup to cool to room temperature.
   • Once cooled, cover the pot and refrigerate the soup overnight to allow the flavors to develop further.

4. Final Touches:

   • The next morning, skim off any fat that has solidified on the surface of the soup.
   • Carefully remove the turkey carcass from the soup, extracting any remaining meat from the bones. Discard the carcass, fat, and bay leaves.
   • When ready to serve, reheat the soup over medium heat until warmed through.

5. Serving:

   • While reheating the soup, cook your choice of egg noodles separately according to the package instructions.
   • Once the soup is heated, add the cooked egg noodles to the pot, stirring gently to combine.
   • Serve Ruth’s Rosy Turkey Soup piping hot alongside your favorite crusty bread and a crisp green salad.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 35.1
• Fat Content: 0.2g
• Saturated Fat Content: 0g
• Cholesterol Content: 0mg
• Sodium Content: 591.7mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 8.3g
• Fiber Content: 1.6g
• Sugar Content: 5.1g
• Protein Content: 1.1g

Recipe Notes:

• This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.
• Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite vegetables or herbs.
• For a richer broth, you can add a splash of white wine or a tablespoon of tomato paste.
• Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences, adding more salt and pepper if desired.

Enjoy the warmth and comfort of Ruth’s Rosy Turkey Soup with your loved ones on those brisk autumn evenings! 🍁🦃