Leftover Turkey Vegetable Soup

Begin by placing the turkey carcass into a large and deep pot, which is ideal for simmering. Next, pour in water and bring the mixture to a rolling boil over medium heat. Gradually decrease the heat to a gentle simmer, allowing it to cook for approximately one hour, or until the remaining meat is easily detached from the bones.

Once done, carefully lift out the turkey carcass and set it aside. Then, chop any remaining pieces of turkey meat that remain in the pot. Discard the carcass and proceed with the recipe.

Now, carefully pour the broth from the pot through a fine-mesh strainer into a clean and spacious soup pot. Add the chopped turkey meat to the strained broth and bring it back to a boil.

Reduce the heat once again, this time to a low simmer. At this point, add a variety of vegetables and ingredients to the pot, including tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, onion, celery, cabbage, barley, Worcestershire sauce, salt, parsley, basil, bay leaf, pepper, paprika, poultry seasoning, and thyme. Stir everything together gently.

Allow the mixture to simmer for an additional hour or so, until all of the vegetables are tender.

Before serving, carefully remove the bay leaf from the pot and serve hot.