The Turkey That Doesn't Quit

Don't throw out that turkey carcass... if you already have, remember this tidbit of information for your Christmas turkey. The entire carcass can be stewed in a large pot for 20-30 minutes to create the most delicious and nutritious broth for chicken noodle soup. You see, the essence of your turkey goodness is in the bones creating great flavor. The nutrition is also in the bones for loads of calcium and other nutrients. Put carcass in your large pot, add water to nearly cover it, bring to boil, add an onion and/or celery if you have it, leftover parsley, and any herbs you like. Reduce the heat to a simmer and let it stew for a half an hour or so. Remove carcass from broth. You will have some bits of turkey left, too. Definitely use any meat in your soup. Strain and defat the broth. Allow broth to cool, then pour into freezer bags, lay flat on cookie sheets, place in freezer, and use later in chicken soup, white chicken chili, creamed chicken, etc. When your broth is frozen flat, the packages will stack nicely in your freezer. Someone you know will be sick this winter and will need a delivery of your chicken soup, so get this step done. And the greenies of this world think that they have created the recycling concept...