Hearty Turkey Soup with Parsley Dumplings

Recipe View 1 hrs 30 mins In a large 4-quart stockpot, combine the turkey carcass, water, 1 cup of chopped celery, 2 carrots, onion wedges, 2 teaspoons of salt, dried thyme, chicken bouillon cube, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. (Time: 90 minutes)

Recipe View 0 mins Strain the stock through a fine-mesh sieve, discarding the solids. Skim off any fat from the surface of the stock using a ladle or fat separator. Once the turkey carcass is cool enough to handle, pick off any remaining meat and reserve it.

Recipe View 0 mins In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine 6 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and 1/2 cup of milk. Seal the jar tightly and shake vigorously until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

Recipe View 0 mins Pour the strained turkey stock back into the pot and bring it to a gentle simmer. Slowly strain the flour and milk mixture through a sieve into the simmering stock, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.

Recipe View 20 mins Slice the remaining 3 carrots. Add the cubed rutabaga, ground black pepper, remaining 1/2 cup of chopped celery, and the sliced carrots to the soup. Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. (Time: 20 minutes)

Recipe View 0 mins While the soup is simmering, prepare the parsley dumplings. In a food processor, combine the chopped fresh parsley and quartered white bread slices. Pulse until the mixture forms medium-sized crumbs.

Recipe View 0 mins Add 1 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour, baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the food processor. Process just until the ingredients are combined.

Recipe View 0 mins Add 1/2 cup of milk and 4 tablespoons of melted butter to the food processor. Use on-off pulses to blend the ingredients just until they are combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Recipe View 12 mins Drop mounded tablespoons of the dumpling mixture into the simmering soup. Place the cover on the pot and cook for 12 minutes, or until the dumplings are dry in the center. (Time: 12 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Add the reserved cooked turkey meat to the soup and cook for 3 minutes, or until the turkey is heated through. (Time: 3 minutes). Serve hot and enjoy!