Day After Thanksgiving Turkey Pho

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With the addition of fragrant spices and rice noodles, leftover turkey noodle soup gets a Vietnamese makeover in this day after Thanksgiving turkey pho.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
2 hrs 15 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons coriander seeds

  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds

  • 2 whole cloves

  • 1 whole cardamom pod

  • 1 star anise pod

  • ½ onion, peeled (Optional)

  • 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and smashed

  • 8 cups water, or more as needed

  • 1 turkey carcass

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dried flat rice noodles

  • ¼ cup fish sauce

  • salt to taste

  • 1 cup shredded cooked turkey

  • ¼ onion, thinly sliced (Optional)

  • 1 tablespoon shredded fresh basil leaves (Optional)

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (Optional)

  • 1 lime, cut into wedges (Optional)

  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce (such as Sriracha), or to taste (Optional)

Directions

  1. Toast coriander seeds, fennel seeds, cloves, cardamom pod, and star anise in a small skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant, 5 to 7 minutes. Place spices in the center of an 8-inch square piece of cheesecloth; gather edges and tie sachet with twine to secure. Sear 1/2 onion and ginger in the same skillet until lightly charred, about 3 minutes per side.

  2. Place 8 cups water, turkey carcass, sachet, seared 1/2 onion, and seared ginger in a large pot over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer; simmer for 2 hours.

  3. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat; stir in rice noodles and return to a boil. Cook noodles uncovered, stirring occasionally, until noodles cooked through yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well in a colander set in the sink.

  4. Remove carcass, sachet, onion, and ginger from soup; strain to remove any meat that may have fallen off the bones. Season with fish sauce and salt. Divide rice noodles and turkey meat among 4 large bowls. Scatter 1/4 cup sliced onion, basil, and cilantro on top. Ladle soup into bowls. Serve with a lime wedge and hot sauce.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

755 Calories
27g Fat
100g Carbs
24g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 755
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g 35%
Saturated Fat 7g 36%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Sodium 1524mg 66%
Total Carbohydrate 100g 36%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 24g 48%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 90mg 7%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 341mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.