Stone, oops I mean, Turkey Soup

The last remnants of our turkey dinner always becomes soup.  Growing up this was highly anticipated in our house.  The only other soup we ate as children came from a can; and that was only on days we were home from school sick.  I think all five of us knew how to heat up chicken noodle soup by the time we were 5.  I remember that now with horror.  We had a gas stove!  I clearly remember learning to light the pilot light of a gas stove with a match when I was a Brownie Scout.  So, I am guessing I was 7!  I have told you before, my Mum was one of a kind.  Brilliant, beautiful and not at all interested in household chores, let alone creative cooking.  However, the few things she made from scratch we all loved.  Turkey Soup was one of them.  Honestly, she made it seem difficult.  Gave us the impression it should be consumed as though it were caviar.  As I am smiling, I am realizing she just wanted to have us not expect it often!  It is ridiculously simple.  Good,  Economical.  I guess you can say with 5 kids she taught me how to stretch a meal to the last drop!
As I was packing up the leftovers for my kids on Sunday, my daughter even asked if I was going to make soup.  Holidays, food, stories and memories, isn't that what it is all about?  If you want to really make it similar to our tradition, it helps to make this soup taste even better if you read the children's book, Stone Soup the day you make this meal!  It adds to the experience!
Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Turkey Soup
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The cleaned turkey carcass
Leftover meat
Leftover gravy
Chicken or Turkey stock
salt and pepper
poultry seasoning
dried parsley
carrots, chopped
celery, chopped
onions, diced
frozen mixed vegetables if you would like
noodles, rice or cheese filled tortellini, cooked according to package directions

Simply place the carcass in a large stockpot.  Add cold water just until the bones are covered.
Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer for an hour or so.  Strain the stock and add any leftover chopped turkey.
Add the vegetables and any leftover gravy.  Continue to simmer for 45 minutes.
Season with salt, pepper and poultry seasoning.  Add a tablespoon of parsley.
Serve over your choice of pasta or rice.