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Turkey Stock (or Broth)

Turkey broth or stock made from a carcass or meaty turkey pieces. This is the perfect base for soups, stews or gravy!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
54 mins
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 32 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 turkey necks or wings or 1 meaty turkey carcass
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 onions quartered
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 2 ribs celery chopped
  • 8 cups reduced sodium chicken broth or water
  • fresh herbs see notes
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Instructions

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  1. Pour olive oil in a large stockpot. Brown turkey pieces over medium heat in large stock pot (or broil in the oven) until golden if using necks/wings.
  2. Add remaining ingredients to a large stock pot or slow cooker. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour on the stove (or 10-12 hours on low in the slow cooker).
  3. Strain the broth through a cheesecloth to remove all turkey and vegetables. Return broth to the pot and simmer an additional 30-45 minutes to reduce.
  4. Allow to cool slightly and skim off any fat. 
  5. Cool broth and refrigerate up to 3 days or freeze up to three months.

Notes

  • Most grocery stores sell as "poultry" herb pack which is great in this recipe. If your store doesn't carry it, you can use any fresh herbs you like. I use a combination of parsley, rosemary, thyme and sage.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 32 (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Potassium 7mg (0%) Calcium 2mg (0%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 32

% Daily Value*

Calories 32 2%
Fat 3g 5%
Potassium 7mg 0%
Calcium 2mg 0%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

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