Delicious base for a broth-based soup or a wonderful smoky addition to any recipe calling for chicken, beef, or veal stock. Especially delicious used in mashed potatoes for Thanksgiving!
Ingredients
- 2 smoked turkey legs
- 1 large red onion, cut in half
- 1 large Spanish onion, cut in half
- 1 large carrot, cut in thirds
- 1 large red bell pepper, seeded (Optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 7 quarts cold water
- 5 cloves garlic, lightly smashed
- 10 whole black peppercorns
- salt to taste
- 1 cup water
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Step 2
Brush the turkey legs, red onion, Spanish onion, carrot, and red bell pepper with olive oil; place into a roasting pan.
Step 3
Roast in the preheated oven until the turkey and vegetables turn brown, about 15 minutes.
Step 4
Pour 7 quarts water into a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the roasted turkey and vegetables, the garlic, and black peppercorns to the water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer.
Step 5
Place the roasting pan over a stove burner (two burners, if it will fit) and heat until the drippings sizzle. Pour in 1 cup of water and scrape up and dissolve all the browned flavor bits from the roasting pan into the water. Pour the drippings mixture into the stock.
Step 6
Simmer for 6 hours, periodically skimming and discarding the foamy scum that forms on the top of the broth. Pour the stock through a strainer, discarding the turkey and vegetables (they have given up all their flavor). Cool and store in airtight containers. Can be frozen.
Cook’s Note
I do not use the turkey meat as the soup meat. It has the tendency to develop a spongy mouth feel when boiled. In a pinch, however, feel free to remove the legs after 2 hours and pick the meat off. Return the bones to the broth for the duration of the cook time.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 24 | |
Calories 39 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat1g | 2% |
Saturated Fat0g | 2% |
Cholesterol10mg | 3% |
Sodium23mg | 1% |
Total Carbohydrate2g | 1% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 2% |
Total Sugars1g | |
Protein4g | |
Vitamin C10mg | 51% |
Calcium19mg | 1% |
Iron1mg | 3% |
Potassium88mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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