Turkey Soup with Dumplings

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Turkey Soup with Dumplings.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven's broiler and adjusting the rack so it's about 6 inches from the heat source.

2. Step 2

   Carefully remove all the meat from your cooked turkey carcass and set it aside for later use.

3. Step 3

   Next, place the bones in a roasting pan and broil them until they’re beautifully browned on both sides, which will enhance the flavor of your stock.

4. Step 4

   Once browned, transfer the bones to a large stock pot and cover them with 6 quarts of water.

5. Step 5

   Now, let’s prepare some aromatic vegetables! Trim, peel, and chop your onions, carrots, and celery.

6. Step 6

   Don’t toss those peels and ends; add them to the stock pot along with the bones, saving the cleaned veggies for later.

7. Step 7

   Allow the mixture to simmer gently for about an hour, filling your kitchen with a delightful aroma.

8. Step 8

   After simmering, turn off the heat and let the stock cool for about 20 minutes.

9. Step 9

   Strain the stock, discarding the bones and vegetable scraps, and if you want to remove the fat, refrigerate the stock overnight.

10. Step 10

    The next day, simply skim off the hardened fat layer or use a ladle to scoop it off the top.

11. Step 11

    Now, let’s make some delicious dumplings! In a large bowl, mix your leftover stuffing with egg whites until well combined.

12. Step 12

    Shape this mixture into small balls and place them on a microwave-safe plate.

13. Step 13

    Pop them in the microwave on High for 1.

14. Step 14

    5 to 2 minutes until they’re cooked through.

15. Step 15

    While that’s happening, heat a large skillet over medium heat and give it a light coat of cooking spray.

16. Step 16

    Add the dumplings to the skillet and cook them until they’re golden brown on all sides, then remove them from the pan and set them aside.

17. Step 17

    It’s time to bring everything together! Add the reserved chopped turkey meat, along with the onions, celery, and carrots, to your strained soup stock.

18. Step 18

    Let this simmer for another hour, allowing all those flavors to meld beautifully.

19. Step 19

    Stir in the peas, corn, green beans, and turnips, and keep simmering until the vegetables are tender and vibrant.

20. Step 20

    For a touch of sweetness and depth, pour in both the jellied and whole berry cranberry sauces, along with some poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper.

21. Step 21

    Stir until the cranberry sauce melts into the soup, creating a rich, flavorful base.

22. Step 22

    Finally, gently fold in the cooked dumplings and heat everything through before serving.

23. Step 23

    Enjoy this comforting dish that’s perfect for warming up on a chilly day or sharing with loved ones!.