Creamy Delicious Turkey Soup!

Ingredients

• 1 turkey carcass
• 2 bay leaves
• 3 medium onions, chopped
• 2 large carrots, diced
• 2 celery ribs, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups half-and-half cream (can use fat free)
• 1 cup long grain rice, uncooked
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 potatoes, peeled and diced (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Place turkey carcass in a soup kettle or Dutch oven and cover with water. Add in 2 bay leaves. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.

2. 2

   Remove carcass; cool. Set aside 3 quart broth. Remove turkey from bones and cut into bite-size pieces; set aside.

3. 3

   In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, saute the onions, carrots, garlic, and celery in butter until tender. Reduce heat; stir in flour until blended. Gradually add 1 quart of reserved broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

4. 4

   Add cream, rice, salt, bouillon, pepper, potatoes (if using), remaining broth and reserved turkey. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until rice is tender.