Easy Turkey Broth
This recipe is a great way to use leftover turkey bones after Thanksgiving!
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Serves6 (2 cups each)
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Ingredients
- 2-4 pounds leftover turkey bones, some meat still attached
- 2 medium yellow onions, root removed and cut in half (skin still on)
- 4 large carrots, cut into 3 inch pieces
- 4 large celery stalks, cut into 3 inch pieces
- 1 each bay leaf
- 1/4-1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
- 4-6 sprigs parsley, whole
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
Directions
- Put all of the ingredients in a large pot and cover with cold water. Make sure there is 2-3 inches of water covering the ingredients.
- Bring the liquid to a simmer over high heat, and turn down the heat if it starts to boil.
- Simmer slowly for about 2 hours; taste it to check the flavor. Skim off the fat with a ladle every 30 minutes or so.
- Using a collander or strainer, strain the broth into smaller containers.
- Remove the meat from the bones and save it for another use (like soup!).
- Discard vegetables and bones.
- Cool completey, uncovered, before storing.
Recipe Tips
After you pull the meat off of your Thanksgiving turkey, here's a way to make good use of the remaining bird!
Nutrition Facts
Easy Turkey Broth
Amount Per Serving (2 cups eachg)
Calories 648
Calories from Fat 225
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25g
38%
Saturated Fat 7g
35%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g
Monounsaturated Fat 9g
Cholesterol 347mg
116%
Sodium 380mg
16%
Potassium 1038mg
30%
Total Carbohydrates 8g
3%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Sugars 3g
Protein 93g
186%
Vitamin A
117%
Vitamin C
16%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
7%
Iron
23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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