As a kid I always wondered why my grandma always wanted to take the bones of a chicken or turkey home after a family meal. Now I know that great healthy soups can be made using the broth from boiling the remains of a chicken or turkey.
I made a chicken in my slow cooker on the weekend and froze the remaining carcass. Yesterday I took it out and made soup.
- 1 whole chicken or turkey, cooked
- water
- 2 lemons, squeezed
- 4 carrots, chopped
- 4 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can of mixed beans or cup of dried bean soup mix
- ½ cup rice
- 1 cup cubed chicken or turkey (optional)
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp sage leaves
1. Carve all meat off chicken and place what remains from the chicken into a large pot. |
2. Cover the remains of the chicken with water, filling the pot to about 1 to 1 1/2 inches from the top. Bring the water to a boil and let simmer for several hours. Strain away parts of the chicken leaving only a broth. |
3. Add juice from lemons, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, pepper, and sage to the broth. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes. |
4. Add beans, rice, chicken or turkey and additional pepper and sage to taste. Simmer for an additional 20 to 25 minutes. |
5. Let stand to cool for a few minutes before serving. |
NOTES
Don't worry about making soup right after carving your chicken or turkey. I throw the remains of my chicken or turkey into a large pot and then cover it and put it in the freezer. Then when I am ready to make soup I simply remove the pot, add the water, and start cooking. The soup itself also freezes well. |
Don't be afraid to add other vegetables to this soup. I have added peas and corn! Also feel free to experiment with your spices! |
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