感恩大餐No.2

Ming's Turkey Noodle Soup
明氏感恩汤

Serves 4 4人份

Ingredients:

For stock:
·Turkey carcass, wings if not eating
·2 carrots, coarsely chopped
·2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
·4 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
·1 bulb, fennel, coarsely chopped
·2 sprigs fresh thyme
·8 whole black peppercorns

For soup:
·2 carrots, diced 1/4-inch pieces
·2 medium onions, diced 1/4-inch pieces
·4 celery ribs, diced 1/4-inch pieces
·1 bulb fennel, diced 1/4-inch pieces
·2 star anise
·2 tablespoons Wanjashan organic soy sauce
·cups leftover cooked shredded turkey meat, dark or white
·1 pound wonton noodles, blanched
·Chile oil for garnish (optional)
·Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
·Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
·Canola oil

Preparation:

In a large stockpot, combine turkey carcass and wings, carrots, onions, celery, fennel, thyme and peppercorns and add water to cover (about 4 quarts). Bring to a simmer and cook for two hours (you're looking for a 25 percent reduction). Meanwhile, sauté aromatics for soup in saucepot. Strain broth into saucepot. Add star anise. Simmer until softened, about 10 minutes. Check for flavor and season with soy sauce. Add shredded turkey and blanched noodles. Check flavor and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Garnish with chile oil and chopped parsley just before serving.