Ingredients

  • 1 turkey carcass, broken into pieces (optional)
  • 11 1/2 cups cold water
  • 2 1/2 cups leftover turkey stuffing
  • 2 cups turkey gravy
  • 3 carrots, peeled and thickly sliced
  • 3 ribs celery with leaves, sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme, crumbled
  • Salt to taste

Method

  • Put all the ingredients with 10 cups of the water in a large soup pot over medium heat, bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer.
  • Stir to break up all the clumps of stuffing, and mix well.
  • Let the soup simmer for about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Add the remaining 1 1/2 cups of cold water and let simmer for 10 more minutes.
  • Taste for salt and adjust the flavoring if necessary.
  • Serve hot.