From Auntie Shea
1 meaty turkey frame
8 C water
1 lg onion, quartered
1/4 tsp garlic salt
chopped cooked turkey
1/4 tsp pepper
1 (14 1/2 oz) can tomatoes, cut up
1 TB instant chicken bouillon granules
11/2 tsp basil, oregano, or thyme crushed
3 C carrots, potatoes, celery, etc.
1 1/2 C medium noodles
Cut turkey frame in half with kitchen shears. Place in large pot. Add water, onion, and garlic salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Remove turkey frame. When cool enough to handle, cut meat off bones; coarsely chop meat. Add enough turkey to equal 2 cups. Set aside. Discard bones. Strain broth. Skim fat from broth. Return broth to pot. Stir in undrained tomatoes, bouillon, herb and pepper. Stir in vegetables. Return to boiling; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in uncooked noodles. Simmer for 8-10 min more or till noodles are tender but still firm and vegetables are tender-crisp. Stir in turkey; heat through. Makes about 9 1/2 cups. (6 main-dish servings)
A fantastic "after Thanksgiving" way to use up those leftovers. Don't throw that turkey frame away! Auntie Shea is the queen of using every bit of food and not wasting. Serve with warm bread and you have yourself a wonderful meal!
Love Always,
Mommy
