HARVEST TURKEY SOUP

1 turkey carcass (from a 12-14 lb turkey)
5 qts water
2 lg carrots, shredded
1 cup chopped celery
1 lg onion, chopped
4 chicken bouillon cubes
1 (28 oz) can stewed tomatoes
3/4 cup fresh OR frozen peas
3/4 cup long grain rice
1 (10 oz) pkg frozen chopped spinach
1 tbs salt
3/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp dried marjoram
1/2 tsp dried thyme

place the turkey carcass & water in a dutch oven or soup kettle; bring to a boil. reduce heat; cover & simmer for 1 1/2 hours. remove carcass; allow to cool. remove turkey from bones & cut into bite-size pieces; set aside. strain broth. add carrots, celery, onion & bouillon; bring to a boil. reduce heat; cover & simmer 30 minutes. add tomatoes, peas, rice, spinach, salt, pepper, marjoram, thyme & reserved turkey. return to a boil; cook, uncovered, for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.

makes 22 servings (5 1/2 qts)

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