Turkey Bean Soup

Name: Turkey Bean Soup
Yield: 8–10 servings
Ingredients: 20 oz. bag of loose mixed dried beans (such as pinto, navy, black, red, or kidney); water; leftover turkey carcass, meat scraps, and bones; 1 (2-lb., 3-oz.) can Italian-style plum tomatoes, drained and chopped into bite-size pieces; 2 stalks celery, sliced into 1/4"-thick pieces; 1 medium onion, sliced; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 TB. Cajun blackening spices (or use chili powder); 2 tsp. salt, or salt to taste; a sprig of fresh rosemary, thyme, or marjoram, or 1/2 tsp. dried (optional); 1/2 cup raw white rice; 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

From: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cooking Basics

Servings: 8–10 servings

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Ronnie's Notes

This hearty soup is a terrific way to use leftovers from Thanksgiving.

Difficulty: Intermediate

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20 oz. bag of loose mixed dried beans (such as pinto, navy, black, red, or kidney)
water
leftover turkey carcass, meat scraps, and bones
1 (2-lb., 3-oz.) can Italian-style plum tomatoes, drained and chopped into bite-size pieces
2 stalks celery, sliced into 1/4"-thick pieces
1 medium onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 TB. Cajun blackening spices (or use chili powder)
2 tsp. salt, or salt to taste
a sprig of fresh rosemary, thyme, or marjoram, or 1/2 tsp. dried (optional)
1/2 cup raw white rice
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

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Rinse the beans under cold water and place them in a soup pot.

Cover the beans with water, bring the water to a boil over high heat, and boil the beans for .

Remove the pan from the heat, cover the pan, and let the beans rest for one hour.

Drain the beans and return them to the pot.

Add 2 quarts of water, the turkey carcass, meat scraps, and bones.

Bring the soup to a simmer.

Add the tomatoes, celery, onion, garlic, blackening spices, salt, and fresh herbs (if used).

Simmer, partially covered, for .

Stir in the rice and cook, partially covered, for .

Taste the soup for seasoning and add salt to taste.

Remove the herb sprigs and turkey carcass.

Serve soup with fresh Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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