Bodacious Turkey Bone Soup
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23 de Noviembre de 2012Bodacious Turkey Soup seems like the success its name implies. From the ingredients and photos I can almost draw its scent wafting through cyberspace! Oh comfort food.
22 de Noviembre de 2012Another great recipe on what to do with leftovers. I love how this looks. Warm comforting soup on a cold day.
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