Use up all those turkey leftovers, from the meat to the bones, in this comforting homemade turkey soup.

Ingredients

• 1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 14-pound turkey)
• 3 quarts water
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 4 celery ribs, finely chopped
• 2 medium carrots, grated
• 1 bay leaf
• dash poultry seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• optional: salt and parsley

Directions

1. In a stockpot, place turkey carcass, water and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 4-5 hours.
2. Remove carcass from stock. Remove any meat; dice. Return to stock along with rice, onion, celery, carrots, bay leaf and poultry seasoning. Add remaining seasonings to taste. Cover; simmer over medium-low heat until rice is cooked. Discard bay leaf. If desired, garnish with minced fresh parsley.