ground black pepper, to taste

2 bay leaves

2 carrots, peeled and sliced

1 cup water, or as needed (Optional)

1 tbsp poultry seasoning

1/2 tsp garlic salt, or to taste

2 celery stalks, chopped

1 tsp ground sage

1 onion, peeled and diced

1 picked-over turkey carcass

1 1/2 cup leftover stuffing

2 1/2 quarts chicken broth

2 cup regular long-grain white rice (uncooked)

1 package frozen green peas (16 ounce)