Bird to the Last Drop

Recipe courtesy Alton Brown

Show: Good EatsEpisode: The Remains of the Bird

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (10)

RECIPE
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Cook Time:
5 min
Level:
--
Yield:
6 servings

Times:

Prep: 1 hr 45 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 5 min
Total:: 1 hr 50 min

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Ingredients

2 quarts vegetable stock
1 turkey carcass
1 (10-ounce) box frozen mixed vegetables
1/2 cup rice
2 cups cooked turkey, cubed
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
2 teaspoons dried thyme
Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Combine the vegetable stock and the turkey carcass in a large soup pot over low heat and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.

Add the remaining ingredients to the stock. Cover and simmer for an additional 20 minutes.

Remove the bones before serving.

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recipe Bird to the Last Drop
Linda Toano , VA 11-27-2009
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Excellent Soup Recipe!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this last year, and will make it again this year. Very delicious, hearty, comfort food! I love that nothing goes to... waste with this recipe.Read more
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Bette Belcherchertown, MA 09-28-2009
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Must make to believe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am not what you call a great cook when it comes to soup, but my husband raved and raved about this soup. It really is one... of the best Turkey soups I have ever made. I do believe I even out did my daughters soup. Thanks for being a great cook Alton !!!!!!! Bette I will share this receipt with everyone I know.Read more
recipe Bird to the Last Drop
Christian Agawam, MA 11-26-2008
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Your bird belongs here!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is now a yearly thing with me. I have to use Alton's brine for our turkey, and the leftovers have to go to this soup. ... One thing I've changed is the simmering time for the bones to "give up their goods" and let all of the collagen into the stock. I pick the bones out before adding any of the vegetables or rice. It takes time but it's worth it! This soup is definitely THE place for your bird to end up after thanksgiving. Thanks again A.B. for another awesome recipe.Read more
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Catherine Lawrence, MA 01-31-2008
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Very easy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Fantastic, really easy and so great for a cold day!
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Peter Baldwinsville, NY 09-10-2007
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Thanks Alton
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Real easy recipe that came out great. Now I am stuck preparing the turkey every year
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Diana Framingham, MA 01-23-2007
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So Easy!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This recipe make soup a snap! I was always a bit intimidated by making soup, it seemed like a long arduous process. This... recipe took about an hour and a half but most of it was me watching TV while things simmered. Next time I will go without adding any salt and get low sodium stock as mine came out a bit salty... but that was poor planning on my part. This is also a great way to finish off a good eats roasted turkey :)Read more