Turkey Noodle Soup

In an eight quart kettle or Dutch oven place turkey bones, water through to and including the bay leaf in the ingredients list. Heat to boiling; reduce heat, cover and simmer for 1 hour. Remove the bones to a platter and let cool.

Add the parsley through to green beans. Heat to boiling; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, scrape meat from carcass and return meat to soup pot. Add liquid if required. Heat to boiling; add noodles and cook uncovered for 10 minutes.

Melt butter in a small frying pan; stir in flour. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the flour browns. Stir into boiling soup. When the soup returns to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve hot in large bowls - as if there were any other kind!