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What Is Turkey carcass and How Can I Use It?

Turkey carcass is easier to cook with than it looks. Here's how to choose, use, and store it, what to substitute, and 9 recipes to get you started.

In Chinese:火鸡胴体
British (UK) term: Turkey carcass
en français:carcasse de dinde
en español:pavo en canal

Recipes using turkey carcass

There are 9 recipes that contain this ingredient.

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Turkey & Cranberry Chowder

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A from-scratch turkey chowder simmered from the carcass with carrots, celery, potatoes, and diced turkey, served with a caramelized cranberry compote and sour cream. The most elegant way to use your Thanksgiving leftovers.

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Turkey Gumbo (Franz)

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Turkey gumbo built from a leftover carcass with a dark roux, okra, smoked sausage, bacon, and Cajun spices. A rich, hearty way to use your holiday turkey.

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Chicken Soup(Constance)

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Old-world chicken soup built from carcasses and a marrow bone, simmered with parsnips, carrots, celery, and served over noodles with fresh parsley. Pure comfort.

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Susan's Turkey Soup

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Susan's Turkey Soup: a hearty post-Thanksgiving soup made from the turkey carcass with yellow and green split peas, chickpeas, small pasta, and aromatic vegetables. Three legumes, one pot.

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Classic Turkey Carcass Soup with White Wine

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Classic French-style turkey soup with golden sautéed vegetables, white wine, and a flour-thickened broth. Elegant yet simple way to use your holiday turkey carcass.

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Hearty Turkey Soup with Wild Rice & Herbs

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Rich turkey soup simmered for hours with wild rice, fresh herbs, and vegetables. Turn your Thanksgiving turkey carcass into 12 servings of deeply flavorful homemade stock.

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Turkey Revenge Soup (for leftovers)

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Get another taste of the turkey with this hearty soup made with leftovers from that amazing Thanksgiving dinner.

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Leftover Turkey Dumpling Stew

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Hearty leftover turkey stew with fluffy dumplings, parsnips, carrots, and green beans in a rich homemade stock. The best way to turn your Thanksgiving carcass into a whole new meal.

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Turkey-Stuffing Soup

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Turkey stuffing soup made from the Thanksgiving carcass with leftover stuffing and gravy simmered into a rich, hearty broth. The best way to use every last bit of holiday turkey.

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