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Classic Turkey Broth

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  • Prep Time20 mins
  • Total Time1 hr 50 mins
  • Makes12 cups
Classic Turkey Broth
Chatelaine Triple Tested

The turkey from your holiday dinner is a gift that just keeps giving—use the carcass to make this flavourful broth (it's way easier than you might imagine).

Ingredients

  • 1 carcass from a roasted turkey, meat removed and reserved

  • 16 cups cold water

  • 1 onion, coarsely chopped

  • 2 carrots, coarsely chopped

  • 2 celery stalks, coarsely chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, lightly crushed

  • 2 leeks, (dark green parts only), chopped

  • 3 thyme sprigs

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 1 tbsp whole peppercorns

Instructions

  • PLACE carcass in a large (about 6-qt) pot and cover with water. Add onion, carrots, celery, garlic, leeks, thyme, bay leaves and peppercorns. Set pot over medium and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 1 1/2 hrs. Pass broth through a fine-mesh strainer, discarding carcass and vegetables.

Make-ahead tip

Cool to room temperature before refrigerating or freezing for later use.

This broth makes a delicious base for our classic turkey soup recipe.

Here are more of our best recipes for turkey leftovers.

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