2 large turkey drumsticks 12 c. water 2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 bay leaf onion carrots celery thyme 14 oz can diced tomatoes 12. oz. frozen corn 12 oz. frozen cut green beans 2 cups noodles 1 can kidney beans Combine the turkey, water, salt, pepper and bay leaf in a large pot and simmer for 1 1/2 - 2 hours. Take out meat and bones; set aside. Add 1 large chopped onion, 3-4 carrots, chopped, 2 celery stalks chopped and 1/2 tsp thyme. Add 1 14 oz. can diced tomatoes and cook for 20-30 minutes longer. Then add 12 oz. corn and 12 oz. cut green beans. Bring back to boil. Add 2 cups noodles and cook until pasta is tender and then add turkey meat back in with a can of drained and rinsed kidney beans. Serve with fresh lemon if you want.
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