Turkey Noodle Soup

This hearty soup is sure to be a crowd pleaser and also guaranteed to warm you up on the coldest of days. This is a perfect way to use up any leftover turkey stock you may have made from the leftover carcass of your Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey! Even though this soup is rich and brothy, it is surprisingly simple to prepare and does not take very long to do so either! Go ahead and give it a shot, I promise it won’t disappoint.

WHAT YOU NEED:

½ stick salted butter
2 cloves garlic crushed 
1 large onion diced
4-5 stalks celery diced
1 teaspoon Tennessee Rebel Rub
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried parsley
salt & fresh ground black pepper to taste
2-3 large carrots peeled and chopped
8 cups turkey stock
2 cups water
1-2 cups leftover turkey (chopped or picked from carcass)
4 cups wide egg noodles

PREPARATION:

1.     In a large cast iron Dutch oven melt ½ stick of butter and garlic until the bubbles subside in the butter.
2.     Add onions and celery to butter and sauté for about 4 to 5 minutes.
3.     Add Tennessee Rebel Rub, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper to onion and celery mixture.
4.     Add chopped carrots and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
5.     Mix in 8 cups (2quarts) of turkey stock using 1 cup per quart to rinse out stock jar. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer for about 10 minutes uncovered.
6.     Add leftover turkey to simmering soup. Return to simmer and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
7.     Increase soup to a more rapid simmer before adding noodles. Add noodles and mix thoroughly returning to a simmer. Cover and simmer for about 10 to 12 additional minutes.
8.     Once noodles are tender check flavor to see if any additional salt and pepper are needed.
9.     Serve in deep soup bowls with a side of Southern Cornbread.

NOTES:
-       If you are using homemade turkey stock and it has been stored in the refrigerator, chances are it will be gelatinous. Run the stock under warm water before adding to soup to loosen up the consistency and make it easier to pour from jar.
-       If you do not have homemade turkey stock, you may replace it with store bought chicken or turkey stock. Try to buy a very high quality rich stock for best results.
-       If you prefer a more brothy soup, substitute 3 cups of noodles instead of 4.

-       If you do not have a turkey carcass to pick meat from 1-2 cups of any turkey meat will work.

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