Post-Thanksgiving Turkey Bone Broth
Post-Thanksgiving Turkey Bone Broth transforms leftover holiday turkey bones into a deeply flavored, aromatic base with notes of garlic, bay, rosemary, and sage. The slow simmer coaxes rich, savory depth and a gentle herbal warmth perfect for soups, gravies, or risottos. Serve it after the holiday to stretch leftovers into comforting weeknight meals.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook4 hrs 15 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Post-Thanksgiving Turkey Bone Broth, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 25 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 49
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm the oil in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the celery, carrots, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until slightly softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the turkey carcass, salt, bay leaves, peppercorns, rosemary, and sage; cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Pour in enough water to cover the turkey carcass and vegetables; bring to a boil. Cover the pot, lower the heat to low, and simmer, skimming off fat occasionally, until the flavors are blended, 4 to 5 hours. Strain the stock into a container; discard the carcass and vegetables.
- Calories 235.66 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 24.2 g Good Source 48%
- Carbohydrate 27.22 g 10%
- Total Fat 4.05 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 1.92 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 72.54 mg High 24%
- Sodium 406.19 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 11.59 g Good Source 41%
- Total Sugars 19.95 g --
- Added Sugars 15.91 g High 32%
- Calcium 95.1 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 0.55 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 536.13 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 42.24 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 7.61 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Post Thanksgiving Turkey Bone Broth is made with 12 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 4 hrs 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Peppercorns, Carrot, Celery, and Cooked Turkey. Each serving provides about 235.66 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Post-Thanksgiving Turkey Bone Broth made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Peppercorns, Carrot, Celery, Cooked Turkey, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Post-Thanksgiving Turkey Bone Broth?
- About 4 hrs 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 235.66 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Post-Thanksgiving Turkey Bone Broth easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Post-Thanksgiving Turkey Bone Broth healthy?
- Post-Thanksgiving Turkey Bone Broth has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 235.66 calories and 24.2 g of protein, or 48% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 406.19 mg (18% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.92 g (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 15.91 g (32% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required