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Turkey Broth

This homemade turkey broth recipe is a turkey carcass, assorted vegetables, herbs and spices that are all simmered together with water to make a rich and flavorful broth. Turkey broth is great for soups, sauces and makes the absolute best gravy.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 61 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the broth
  • 1 turkey carcass
  • 1 medium onion peeled and quartered
  • 2 medium carrots peeled and cut into 3 inch pieces
  • 3 talks celery with leaves, cut into 3 inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 4 prigs fresh parsley
  • 3 prigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt

Instructions

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  1. Place the broth ingredients in a large pot. Cover with cold water (at least 10 cups).
  2. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. Cook, uncovered, for at least 3-4 hours or up to 6 hours, skimming the surface occasionally.
  3. Pour the broth through a fine mesh sieve into a container. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator or freezer for later use.

Notes

  • This recipe makes a lightly salted broth, with a lower sodium content than you might find with store bought broth. If you prefer a saltier broth, you can add an extra teaspoon of salt, or simply add salt to taste when you season the final recipe in which you're using the broth.
  • You should end up with about 8 cups of broth as an end result. The broth can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, or frozen for 3 months.
  • Sometimes I need a smaller amount of broth for recipes such as gravy, but I don't have a leftover carcass on hand. In those instances, I cut this recipe in half and use 2 pounds of raw turkey wings as a substitute for the carcass.

Nutrition Information

Calories 61kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 496mg (21%) Potassium 139mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 2684IU (54%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 61

% Daily Value*

Calories 61kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 496mg 21%
Potassium 139mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 2684IU 54%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

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