March 30th is Turkey Neck Soup Day #TurkeyNeckSoupDay. I don’t know about you but even though I like Turky and I also like Soup I don’t think I want to try Turkey Neck Soup and David and Charlie said they would also pass. How about you? Would you like to have Turkey Neck Soup?
If you enjoy Turkey Neck Soup then you will be excited to find out National Turkey Neck Soup Day is celebrated every year on March 30th. People every year we can’t wait to have Turkey Neck Soup on Turkey Neck Soup Day.
Did you know Turkey neck is not the part of a Turkey that is popular amongst food lovers but it can be used to make homemade stock. People around the world celebrate Turkey Neck Soup Day by acquiring a whole Turkey plus Onions, Carrots, Herbs, and other Seasoning to make a yummy soup.
Tuckey Neck Soup is prepared by putting all the ingredients in a pot, which is then left to boil or simmer for hours until it reaches the required Stock consistency. There’s nothing like the aroma of a simmering Soup to add joy to our lives is there?
In the past, Turkey was never a choice dish for the Native Americans as Turkey’s were thought to be weak. Turkeys were only eaten in times of famine. Turkey Neck Soup is considered a more economical way to feed people compared to Chicken and the other Meaty parts of a Turkey.
Turkey Neck Soup is made using lots of Turkey Necks. Most people freeze Turkey Necks until they have enough to make the Stock. Turkey Necks are brought from the poultry departments of any Grocery Store. Since Turkey Necks do not have a lot of Meat and are quite bony, they are a good option is to make Bone Broth from.
To make the Classic Turkey Neck Soup, combine root Vegetables like Carrots and Turnips with two pounds of Turkey Necks. You can even add Rice or Noodles with the Turkey Neck Soup and let it simmer. People also add Mushrooms and Leeks to Turkey Neck Soup.
Turkey Neck Soup is a special dish for holidays, and families often get together to make Turkey Neck Soup.. Apart from being a marvelous meal, Turkey Neck Soup is popular because of its simple recipes that are easy to make. Turkey Neck Soup is not only made on Turkey Neck Soup Days but also during Winter as comfort food.
Turkey Neck Soup Day Activities
- On Turkey Neck Soup Day, prepare a classic Turkey Neck Soup for you and your family and enjoy the aroma and a bowl of this flavorful Turkey Neck Soup and invite your friends and family to share the Soup with you.
- If you have the means and the opportunity today collect all the different and unique recipes that you can find and save them to make Turkey Neck Soup on future Turkey Neck Soup Days.
- On Turkey Soup Day, you can encourage others to join you and have a bowl of Turkey Neck Soup by sharing pictures and recipes on Social Media.
Facts About Turkeys
- Did you know Ben Franklin teased Thomas Jefferson by naming the male Turkey ‘Tom?
- In the olden days, Turkey was only eaten during famines.
- The documents signed during the founding of the United States were signed using the quill of a Turkey.
- In the 1800s, Turkeys and Chickens were crossbred into something called a ‘Turken.’ I would pass on Turkin. How about you?
- Turkey Chicks can drown in the rain.
Why People Love Turkey Neck Soup Day
Turkey Neck Soup is made in a large amount so you can’t have it all by yourself. People invite family and friends to have Turkey Neck Soup for dinner or lunch on Turkey Soup Day which brings families and loved ones together.
People love Turkey Neck Soup Day because Turkey Neck Soup is extremely healthy and has a great taste.
Did you know Turkey Neck Soup is also quite easy to prepare and Turkey neck Soup is also a comfort food for Winters and holidays.
Turkey Neck Soup Day helps us to make Turkey Neck Soups using so many recipes that the #Holiday even improves our cooking skills.
Recipe for Turkey Neck Soup
Ingredients
1⁄2cup flour
6turkey neck
2 -3medium potatoes
2 -3medium carrots
1medium turnip
1large parsnip
1small onion
1 celery rib
1 1⁄2cups rice
1teaspoon salt
1teaspoon pepper
Directions.
In a large pot boil turkey necks for 2 hours.
Peel and chop vegetables.
After 2 hours remove necks, add flour and add vegetables.
When the turkey necks are cool enough to touch, remove meat from the bones, and return meat to the pot.
Add salt and pepper.
cook for 45 minutes or until the turnip is tender.
Add rice and cook for 15 minutes.
May need to add more salt and pepper to your own taste
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
