Turkey Soup!

Turkey Soup Stock:

     leftover bones from 2 turkeys with some meat still attached
     3 carrots
     3 ribs celery
     1 large onion peeled and quartered
     3 cloves garlic peeled
     1/4 cup kosher or sea salt
     1 1/2 tsp pepper corns
     1 1/2 tsp thyme or 1-2 fresh sprigs if you have them

     Fill a large stock pot 2/3 full of water, bring to boil. Add salt and stir until salt has completely dissolved. Add turkey bones. Was and break carrots and celery into thirds, add them to pot. Add the onion, garlic, pepper corns, and thyme. Reduce heat and simmer for two hours. Strain stock and discard solids.

Turkey Soup

     turkey soup stock
     3 carrots peeled and chopped
     3 ribs celery chopped
     1 large onion chopped
     1 cooked turkey breast cubed
     1 cup uncooked rice
     cornstarch solution (optional)

     Bring soup stock to a boil. Add carrots, celery, and onions. reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. add turkey meat and simmer for 30 minutes. Add rice and simmer another 30 mins, stirring so rice doesn't stick to bottom of pot. Optional, add cornstarch solution for a thicker soup and simmer for 10 minutes. Enjoy!