Smoked Turkey Soup

Ingredients

• Carcass and skin from a smoked turkey
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 6 ribs celery, chopped
• 1 pound dried split green peas, washed, but not soaked
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Cover bones and skin with water in large kettle. Add onions and celery. Bring to a boil; add peas and simmer for 2 to 3 hours.
2. Remove bones and put the soup mixture through a colander. Return to heat and stir until smooth. Season to taste.

Notes

For thicker soup, make a roux of 1 tablespoon flour and 1/2 cup milk, and gradually stir into soup before serving.