Emeril Lagasse Turkey Soup Recipe
Let's talk turkey soup, specifically Emeril Lagasse's version! The key to really enhancing its flavor is starting with a whole turkey carcass, as it provides a rich and nutritious stock base. Don't rush the simmering process; letting it cook over low heat for a few hours allows all the flavors to meld beautifully. I love that you can customize this soup with your favorite veggies and maybe even some pasta for a bit of variety!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 whole Turkey Carcass
- 2 medium Onions chopped
- 3 medium Carrots chopped
- 3 stalks Celery chopped
- 2 Bay Leaves
- Salt
- Pepper
- 8 cups Water
- 2 cups Turkey Meat diced
- 2 cups Potatoes or Pasta cooked
Instructions
- Place the whole turkey carcass in a large stockpot.
- Add the onions, carrots, celery, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
- Cover the turkey carcass with 8 cups of water.
- Bring the pot to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Let it simmer for about 2-3 hours.
- After simmering, strain the stock through a fine mesh sieve to remove solids.
- Place the stock back into the pot.
- Add the diced turkey meat and your choice of cooked potatoes or pasta to the stock.
- Simmer for another 15-20 minutes until everything is warmed through.