After Christmas Turkey soup

K, what on earth do I do with all this turkey!?!
My Nana used to make a turkey soup.
And I was foolish enough to think that I would remember what she put in it.
GRR!!





INGREDIENTS
1/2 leftover turkey carcass
1-1/2 medium onions, chopped
1 large carrots, diced
1 celery ribs, diced
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup half-and-half cream
1/2 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon pepper


DIRECTIONS
Place turkey carcass in a soup kettle or Dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour. Remove carcass; cool. Set aside 3 qt. broth. Remove turkey from bones and cut into bite-size pieces; set aside.
In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, saute the onions, carrots and celery in butter until tender. Reduce heat; stir in flour until blended. Gradually add 1 qt. of reserved broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
Add cream, rice, salt, bouillon, pepper, remaining broth and reserved turkey. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes or until rice is tender.