– 1 turkey carcass, broken down
– 1 large onion
– 1 small shallot
– 2 medium carrots
– 2-3 celery stalks with leaves
– 1/2 cup mushroom stems, shiitake or cremini (optional)
– 2-3 sprigs fresh parsley
– 2 large stems fresh thyme
– 1 dried bay leaf
– 1 tablespoon kosher salt
– 20-24 cups water, enough to cover everything