Williamsburg Inn Turkey Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 turkey carcass
4 quarts water
3 large onions, finely chopped
3 celery ribs, finely chopped
2 large carrots, finely chopped
1/4 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 cup butter
1 1/2 cups flour
1 pint half-and-half cream
3 cups diced cooked turkey
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning (optional)
salt and pepper

Preparation

In large kettle, cook turkey carcass with water to make 3 quarts of stock.
Remove bones; reserve meat.
Strain stock and set aside.
In a saucepan, combine onions, celery, carrots, rice and 1 qt of the stock.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20 mins; set aside.
In a large soup kettle, melt butter.
Blend in flour and heat until bubbly.
Add half& half and remaining stock; cook and stir until bubbly.
Stir in reserved vegetable mixture, turkey meat and seasonings to taste.
Heat slowly to serving temperature.