Turkeys are tasty and versatile and the basis for all traditional Thanksgiving dinners. However, there is also a certain amount of waste, with some sections impossible to carve from and others just left until last.

What not to do is throw this leftover turkey away, as that is a waste when it can form the basis of another day’s meal. There are a host of dishes you can make with leftover turkey but soup is probably the easiest and most obvious.

This video shows a great recipe for leftover turkey soup. It uses the carcass of the turkey to add flavor as well as all the little pieces of turkey no one could be bothered to eat over Thanksgiving.

It’s a simple recipe that if done correctly could make a very tasty soup. The added bonus is that you’ve saved yourself some money by using up the whole bird. Which is essential in these tough economic times.