Step 1

Place turkey carcass in a large stock pot and cover with water. Amount of water will depend on the size of the carcass

Step 2

Add apple cider vinegar and bring to a boil.

Step 3

Once boiling lower heat to a simmer and let cook for 1 hour.

Step 4

Turn off stove and carefully remove turkey carcass from pot and place in a large shallow dish.

Step 5

Once turkey carcass has cooled, remove meat from bones and set meat aside.

Step 6

Add onion, carrots, celery, grains and beans (and chiles if using) to stock and once again bring mixture to a boil before setting to simmer for 30-45 minutes or until grains are cooked through.

Step 7

Add turkey meat to soup and stir in spices. Adjust spices to taste.

Step 8

Cook on low for another 10 minutes before serving.

Step 9

Will keep for up to one week in the fridge or several months in the freezer.