This simple soup started as a friend’s childhood memory of family summer road trips along the East coast. A search for the recipe ensued and the recipe was found – Hart’s Turkey Soup is a true Little Jewel.
USING LEFTOVER TURKEY
So what happens after the turkey is roasted and carved, what about the bones and all the meat bits still clinging? I had roasted a bone-in turkey breast and made pan gravy for an everyday meal then doubled my meals it by making the leftovers into this soup.
This simple recipe really is a kind of classic bone broth using the leftovers from a roasted turkey. The unique soup additions are finely grated celery and carrots along with some of the leftover gravy. A perfectly flavorful soup is created.
NEW ENGLAND STYLE
This recipe is based on a friend’s family summer memories. As a personal chef I was cooking the turkey dinner and my client mentioned this soup. Off I went on an internet search and found the restaurant. The soup comes from Hart’s Turkey Farm Restaurant a roadside cafe along the New England turnpike. This is a place my friend’s family would stop on the road home from vacations. I was so happy to find this and recreate the soup.
SIMPLE AND UNQIUE
This soup recipe is very simple and yet quite unique. The directions are but a few lines, with no real measuring required. Stay true to the ingredients and it will yield a wonderfully flavorful turkey and rice soup that is sure to become one of your family favorites too.
As always, enjoy. B
