Turkey Frame Soup

Name: Turkey Frame Soup
Ingredients: 1 meaty turkey frame; 3 qt. water; 1 onion, quartered; 2 tsp. salt; 1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up; 1 Tbsp. instant chicken bouillon granules; 4 c. fresh vegetables (I use chopped carrots, onions and celery); 1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano, crushed; 1 tsp. dried thyme, crushed; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 1 1/2 c. uncooked medium noodles

11 ingredients

12 steps

Ingredients

1 meaty turkey frame
3 qt. water
1 onion, quartered
2 tsp. salt
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up
1 Tbsp. instant chicken bouillon granules
4 c. fresh vegetables (I use chopped carrots, onions and celery)
1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
1 tsp. dried thyme, crushed
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 c. uncooked medium noodles

Directions

1

Break frame and place in large Dutch oven with water, onion and salt.
2

Bring to boil, then reduce heat.
3

Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
4

Remove frame; when cool enough to handle, cut off meat and coarsely chop.
5

Discard bones.
6

Strain broth; discard solids. Return broth to Dutch oven.
7

Stir in cut up meat, undrained tomatoes, bouillon granules, oregano, thyme and pepper.
8

Stir in fresh vegetables.
9

Bring to boil; reduce heat.
10

Cover and simmer 45 minutes.
11

Stir in noodles; simmer, uncovered, 8 to 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
12

This is a good way to use your leftover holiday turkey.