Elle's Kitchen: Turkey Soup

For those that are not tired of turkey...

Remove meat from turkey carcass and

set aside.  Break carcass into large chunks,

place in pot with 1 medium onion, halved

and a stalk of celery, cover with water, add

1 teas. ground pepper and 1 teas. salt.

Simmer a minimum of 4 hours but overnight is best.

Skim fat off surface, strain through a fine strainer,

reserving the liquid.  Put liquid back in pot.

Add 3 medium onions, chopped and 1/2 bunch

of parsley, finely chopped and simmer for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, peel and dice 4 carrots, dice 3 stalks of

celery, and chop 1 pound of mushrooms.  Bring liquid

to a boil and add the carrots, celery, mushrooms and

the turkey meat.  Turn off and let sit for 2 hours or

if in a hurry, simmer for 20 minutes.  Prepare 1 cup

soup pasta or noodles according to package directions

 and add to soup with 1/2 teas. thyme.

This is a nice way to take off the chill after you put

up your outdoor Christmas decorations.

Enjoy!