Ingredients (11)

2 quarts (1.9L) low-sodium store-bought or homemade chicken or turkey stock

1 leftover roast turkey carcass, cut into rough chunks

2 bay leaves

2 sprigs thyme

8 ounces (225g) slab bacon, cut into 1/2- buy 1/2- by 1/4-inch batons (optional)

1 large onion, finely sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)

2 medium carrots, diced medium (about 1 1/2 cups)

3 ribs celery, sliced on the bias (about 1 1/2 cups)

1 pound (450g) leftover roast turkey meat, roughly torn into bite-sized pieces

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves