Delicious and Comforting Turkey Soup with Homemade Dressing Dumplings

This turkey soup with dressing dumplings is the perfect way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving. The flavorful broth is made from scratch using the turkey carcass and is loaded with tender turkey meat and vegetables. The homemade dressing dumplings add a unique twist to this classic soup, making it a comforting and satisfying meal for any day of the year. Serve it with some crusty bread and enjoy the flavors of fall in every spoonful.

Ingredients

• 1 turkey carcass
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 8 cups chicken or turkey broth
• 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

Directions

1. In a large pot, add the turkey carcass, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, bay leaves, dried thyme, dried rosemary, dried sage, salt, and pepper. Cover with chicken or turkey broth and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 hours, skimming off any impurities that rise to the surface.
3. Remove the turkey carcass from the pot and discard. Shred any remaining turkey meat and set aside.
4. In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, dried sage, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and dried parsley. Mix well.
5. Add the milk and melted butter to the dry ingredients, stirring until a soft dough forms.
6. Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the simmering soup, cover, and cook for 15 minutes or until the dumplings are cooked through.
7. Stir in the shredded turkey meat and cook for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.
8. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
9. Serve the turkey soup with dressing dumplings hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
10. Enjoy this comforting and flavorful soup!

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