1 turkey carcass, cut into pieces (Turkey Broth-optional)
1 onion, sliced (Turkey Broth - optional)
4 cloves garlic, peeled (Turkey Broth - optional)
1 carrot, cut in 3 pieces (Turkey Broth - optional)
6 sprigs parsley (Turkey Broth - optional)
1/2 tsp. whole peppercorns (Turkey Broth - optional)
1 bay leaf (Turkey Broth - optional)
12 to 14 cups water (Turkey Broth - optional)
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil (Soup)
2 leeks, white and light green part, well washed (Soup)
1/3 cup chopped celery (Soup)
3/4 cup sliced carrots (Soup)
3/4 cup sliced parsnips (Soup)
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth, or homemade turkey broth (Soup)
1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes (Soup)
1 cup shredded cooked turkey (Soup)
1/4 tsp. dried thyme (Soup)
1/4 tsp. salt (optional) (Soup)
2 tsp. vegetable oil (Pansotti)
1/4 cup finely chopped celery (Pansotti)
1/4 cup finely chopped onions (Pansotti)
2 Tbsp. grated carrots (Pansotti)
1 cup finely chopped mushrooms (Pansotti)
1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper (Pansotti)
1/4 tsp. salt (Pansotti)
1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper (Pansotti)
1/2 cup minced cooked turkey (Pansotti)
16 wonton wrappers (Pansotti)
water as needed (Pansotti)
finely minced parsley or chives for garnish (optional) (Pansotti)