Ingredients

Bones of 1 cooked turkey 

5 quarts water 

2 onions, quartered 

1 celery stalk 

1 carrot 

1 dried bay leaf 

1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 

Preparation

In a large stockpot, combine turkey bones, water, onions, celery, carrot, bay leaf, and peppercorns. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, skimming occasionally, about 2 hours.

Strain into airtight containers; cool completely. Cover, and refrigerate up to 3 days, or freeze up to 6 months.