Roasted Turkey with Herb Butter & Roasted Shallots

INGREDIENTS

3/4 cup

butter, softened

3 tbsp

chopped fresh parsley

2 tbsp

chopped fresh sage

2 tbsp

chopped fresh thyme

3/4 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

freshly ground black pepper

15-to-16 pound turkey

Salt and pepper to season cavity

1 1/4 lb

shallots, peeled and cut in half through the root

carrot, unpeeled

large celery stalk, cut in half crosswise

medium onion, peeled and quartered

3 cups

(approximately) chicken broth