Ingredients

  • 1 turkey carcass
  • water, to cover
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 2 carrots, cut into 2 ",chunks
  • 2 stalks celery, cut into 2 ",chunks
  • 1/2 cup pearl barley
  • 1 cup diced carrot
  • 1 onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 cups diced turnips
  • diced cooked turkey
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (to garnish)

Method

  • Break up the turkey carcass to fit a large saucepan; cover with water.
  • Add onion, carrots and celery.
  • Cover and bring to a boil.
  • Skim any scum that rises to the top; discard.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2 hours.
  • Strain soup into another large saucepan, reserving the carcass but discarding the vegetables.
  • Return the stock to simmer; stir in barley and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.
  • Add diced carrots, onion and turnip and simmer for a further 30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Add turkey.
  • Season well with salt and pepper and garnish with parsley.