posted by Terrytx 11-28-100 7:16 AM
* Exported from MasterCook *
Turkey Gumbo
Recipe By :Terry Ward
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups And Stews
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 turkey carcass
4 to 6 cups leftover turkey meat
1 cup oil
1 cup flour
1 large or 2 small onions -- chopped
6 to 8 green onion with tops -- sliced
4 large or 6 small stalks celery -- sliced
1 green bell pepper -- chopped
4 tablespoons fresh parsley -- chopped
2 cloves garlic -- minced
salt and pepper
3 bay leaves
1 tablespoon thyme
1/8 teaspoon cayenne (or to taste)
1 (10 ounce) package frozen sliced okra -- optional
chicken broth
Boil carcass in 2 quarts water for 1 hour. Pick meat from bones. Strain broth. Add chicken broth to make about 3 quarts liquid.
Make roux: Heat oil in heavy skillet, over medium heat. Remove skillet from heat. Gradually add flour until well blended. Return to stove; cook, stirring constantly, over very low heat until rich dark brown, about 45 minutes.
Add vegetables and continue to cook 10 minutes more, stirring constantly. Add turkey; cook and stir 5 minutes more. Add to broth. Add seasonings and simmer 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Serve over rice.