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Homemade Turkey Broth

Save that turkey carcass from your Thanksgiving feast and turn it into Homemade Turkey Broth! This flavorful and rich bone broth uses simple vegetables, herbs and the leftover bones from your turkey. Perfect for freezing, making soup, or using in any recipe that calls for broth.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 8
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 leftover turkey carcass
  • 4 celery ribs cut in half
  • 3 large carrots cut in half
  • 1 onion cut in quarters
  • 1 garlic bulb cut in half
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 8-10 cups water
  • 3 prigs fresh thyme
  • 2 prigs fresh Rosemary
  • 5 tems fresh parsley
  • 2 bayleaves dried
  • 6 black peppercorns

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. Place the turkey carcass, bones and leftover meat, and vegetables into a large stockpot. 
  3. Drizzle everything with the olive oil and stir around to ensure everything is coated. 
  4. Place the pot in the oven and roast for 30 minutes, stirring things around halfway through cooking to roast all sides evenly. 
  5. Remove the pot from the oven and place on the stovetop, turning the heat to medium. 
  6. Pour in enough water to cover all the bones and vegetables. 
  7. Add in the herbs and peppercorns. 
  8. Bring to a boil over medium heat, cover and simmer, turning the heat to low for at least 4 hours. 
  9. Check and replace any water as needed to keep everything covered. 
  10. After 4 hours has passed, remove from heat and allow to cool.
  11. Strain the broth through a fine sieve strainer, discarding all the vegetables and bones. 
  12. Pour broth into jars or other storage containers and store in the refrigerator. 
  13. Broth can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. 

Notes

  • Storage:
  • Broth can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • This turkey broth can also safely be canned using a pressure canner.

Nutrition Information

Calories 38kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 0.2g (0%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 0.5g (3%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 14mg (1%) Potassium 32mg (1%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 81IU (2%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Calories 38kcal 2%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 0.2g 0%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 14mg 1%
Potassium 32mg 1%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 81IU 2%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.