Tom Yum Soup Broth with Turkey Bones is the perfect broth when you crave Tom Yum soup. Using Thanksgiving turkey leftover bones to make broth with flavors of the classic Thai soup is the perfect way to extend your holiday feasting with more great tastes!
For more Tom yum soup recipes, check out this Instant pot Thai tom yum soup with shrimp. Check out this Tom Yum Gai recipe with chicken for a stove-top version with chicken. Both are great recipes with delicious flavors. Or make your own authentic homemade Thai Tom Yum paste and Nam Prik Pao recipe.
Recipe Variation
This bone broth recipe is not limited to just turkey bones at Thanksgiving. You can make this broth all year round! Use rotisserie chicken carcasses, feet, thighs, roasted duck, goose, or other available poultry. For vegetarian versions, use vegetables like onion, carrot, celery, and daikon. Be creative and have fun with it!What is Tom Yum soup?
Tom Yum soup is a popular sour soup full of savory flavors from fresh herbs like galangal, lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, and chili paste. The bold flavors come from fish sauce and fresh lime juice or tamarind concentrate, creating one of Thailand's most popular soups!Why This Recipe Works
- Tom Yum is considered the healthiest Thai dish because the herbs used has strong medicinal properties that heal and fight off sickness.
- It's a great way to use your leftover turkey bones.
- The broth can be used to make a quick Tom Yum soup. A perfect soup for cold weather months
- The broth can be stored in the freezer for a few months.
Ingredients for making tom yum soup recipe
- Turkey bones/carcass. You can use roasted chicken bones too.
- Lemongrass. Use fresh lemongrass only. Bash lemongrass stalks before placing them in the pot to make broth.
- Galangal. Use fresh galangal only. They can be found at your local Asian market. Do not use fresh ginger as a substitute.
- Kaffir lime leaves. Gives amazing authentic flavor. Check the freezer section at the Asian grocery store.
- Bay leaves. They add a nice touch to the broth. Skip if you don't have any.
- Garlic. Lightly crush the garlic cloves to help release flavors.
- Shallot. Purple onions will work as a substitute.
- Pre-made tom yum paste. I used the Aroy D brand. Check your local Asian market for a store-bought paste.
- Fresh lime juice. Or use tamarind concentrate for an even more authentic taste.
- Fish sauce. Use to finish off the broth with a little bit more seasoning.
- Water. You can use unsalted vegetable or chicken stock for extra flavors.
How To Make Turkey Tom Yum Broth
Step 1. Prepare the turkey carcass by using all the bones from your Thanksgiving turkey. Cut them into smaller pieces to fit your pot.How to assemble an easy at-home Tom Yum soup using your broth?
This is just a suggestion on what to do with the Tom Yum broth. Look through your fridge, see what you have, and use it for soup! Use your favorite rice noodles as your starchy base. First, start with a large bowl to use for soup. Use your favorite rice noodles as a starchy base. Jasmine rice works great too. Thai people often eat rice with Tom Yum soup. Try it. It's fantastic! Next, add your favorite protein, like cooked shrimp, boiled eggs, leftover turkey meat, or shredded rotisserie chicken. Add herbs like cilantro, mint, green onions, and sliced shallot to the bowl. Then add the broth. Season with chili oil like Nam Prik Pao, lime zest and juice, fish sauce, or chopped Thai chilies. That's it!Helpful Kitchen Notes
- Smash the lemongrass, galangal, and garlic lightly before putting them into the stock pot.
- There's not a good substitute for galangal. They are sold in most Asian markets.
- You can use chicken or vegetable stock for added flavors. Or use half water, half stock too. Play around with the ratio.
- If you have a large turkey, use half the bones for this broth and the other half to make this delicious Slow cooker pho bone broth.
- Leave 1 ½ inch space at the top of the jar for expansion in the fridge. Let broth cool to almost room temperature before storing it in the freezer.
FAQs
Can you reuse turkey bones for broth?
Absolutely! Turkey bones make excellent stock and broth. They are full of healthy nutrients and have incredible favors.Is bone broth from turkey good for you?
Yes. Animal bone broth contains nutrients like natural collagen that help promote healthy skin, hair, and nails. It also helps fight off inflation to help keep the body healthy and strong.How long does turkey bone broth last in the fridge?
Turkey bone broth lasts up to 3 days in the fridge and up to 4 months in the freezer.More Thai Recipes You’ll Love!
- Authentic homemade Thai Tom Yum paste.
- Yakisoba noodles stir fry with leftover turkey
- Instant pot Thai tom yum soup with shrimp, using shrimp shells to make a quick shrimp stock.
- Tom Yum Gai recipe with chicken
- Tom Kha Gai recipe, a delicious Thai coconut chicken soup
- Thai-style roasted turkey (brined and marinated)
- Thai basil chicken Pad Kra Pao
- Homemade beef bone broth
- Authentic homemade Thai red curry paste
- Pad Thai
Tom Yum Soup Broth with Turkey Bones
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 15 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Tom Yum Soup Broth with Turkey Bones is the perfect broth when you crave Tom Yum soup and want a comforting bowl of delicious soup. Using Thanksgiving turkey leftover bones to make this broth for the classic Thai soup is the perfect way to extend your holiday feasting with more great tastes!
Ingredients
- Turkey bones/carcass. From a 13-pound roasted turkey. Cut into small sizes to fit your pot. You can use roasted chicken bones too.
- 2 large stalks of lemongrass. Cut into 5-6 inch pieces. Bash the lemongrass stalks before placing them in the pot to make broth
- 4 pieces galangal. Slice into ⅛ inch pieces the size of quarters.
- 3 large kaffir lime leaves
- 4 bay leaves. Optional
- 3 large cloves of garlic. Lightly crush the garlic cloves to help release flavors.
- 1 large shallot. Cut into large pieces.
- ½ cup Tom Yum Paste. Reduce the amount for a less spicy broth. Store-bought or homemade is fine
- 1-2 tablespoons lime juice. Adjust as needed.
- 1-2 tablespoons fish sauce. Adjust as needed.
- 18 cups of water (4.5 liters)
Instructions
- Prepare the turkey carcass by using all the bones from your Thanksgiving turkey. Cut them into smaller pieces to fit your pot.
- Add the aromatics and Tom Yum paste into a large stock pot. Add water and whisk until the paste dissolve.
- Add the bones and fill the pot with the rest of the water.
- Heat the pot on high heat until it comes to a boil, turn the heat down to medium-low heat, and simmer for 2 hours.
- Remove from heat. Use a slotted spoon to remove large pieces of bones carefully.
- Pour the broth into a strainer over a large pot or bowl. Drain the entire pot out. Best to do this over the sink.
- Discard the bones and herbs and let the broth cool before storing them in smaller glass containers for easy storing and serving. See below for how to assemble a Tom Yum soup using this broth.
Notes
- Smash the lemongrass, galangal, and garlic lightly before putting them into the stock pot.
- There's not a good substitute for galangal. They are sold in most Asian markets.
- You can use chicken or vegetable stock for added flavors. Or use half water, half stock too. Play around with the ratio.
- If you have a large turkey, use half the bones for this broth and the other half to make this delicious Slow cooker pho bone broth.
- Leave 1 ½ inch space at the top of the jar for expansion in the fridge. Let broth cool to almost room temperature before storing it in the freezer.
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- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Turkey recipes
- Method: Stove top
- Cuisine: Thai
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