Turkey Protein and Turkey Fat

Turkey fat is mainly found in the skin of the turkey and hardly any in the breast meat.

Turkey soup recipes are one of the favorite things to do with a left over turkey especially during Thanksgiving.

Turkey Protein and Turkey Fat

This amino acid is involved with the production of serotonin which produces a sense of calmness and aids with sleep.

The fat in turkeys are mainly monounsaturated fat and turkeys are lower in fat than most other animal foods.

The breast without skin typically only has 4 grams of fat and breast meat with skin still only has around 8 grams of fat per 3 - 4 ounce serving.

Turkey Soup Recipes

1. Remove all the turkey meat from the turkey carcass and use for leftovers, turkey sandwiches or to add to your turkey soup
2. You can break up the bones of the carcass a bit, so they fit into your pot
3. Put the bones and some turkey skin into a large stock pot and cover with water by an inch or two
4. Add a chopped onion, chopped carrots, and celery with tops
5. Also add herbs and spices like thyme, parsley, bay leaf, sea salt and pepper to taste
6. Bring to a boil and immediately reduce heat to bring the stock to a bare simmer
7. Skim off any foam looking crud that may float to the surface of your stock while simmering
8. Simmer for a minimum of 4 hours or longer if you desire a more concentrated stock
9. When cooking time is reached, strain the stock for use with your turkey soup
10. You can even bottle some of the stock and freeze for future use

You can learn to create a variety of turkey soup recipes by using your imagination and creativity.

Turkey Soup Recipes

I love soups and making your own is going to usually be the best for your health. You can control everything from the kind of water you use, to the type of turkey, organic vegetables, the sodium content, and what type of spices go into the turkey soup.

Plus this soup will last you for a few days - such a deal!

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