Description

This easy creamy turkey wild rice soup combines tender turkey, nutty wild rice, and a velvety cream base for a comforting bowl perfect for cozy nights. It’s simple to prepare and makes use of leftover turkey for a nourishing, homestyle meal.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups shredded cooked turkey

1 cup wild rice blend, rinsed and drained

1 medium onion, chopped

2 carrots, diced

2 celery stalks, sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tablespoons butter

3 tablespoons flour

6 cups chicken or turkey broth

1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half

to taste dried thyme, salt, pepper

optional: mushrooms, spinach or parsley

Instructions

1. In a large heavy-bottomed pot, melt butter over medium heat.

2. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until vegetables are soft, about 5–7 minutes.

3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

4. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 1–2 minutes to form a roux.

5. Gradually whisk in broth, one cup at a time, until smooth and slightly thickened.

6. Add wild rice blend, reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered for 35–45 minutes until rice is tender.

7. Stir in shredded turkey and simmer for 10–15 minutes to heat through.

8. Lower heat and slowly stir in heavy cream until fully incorporated.

9. Season with dried thyme, salt, and pepper to taste.

10. Remove from heat and let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.

11. Garnish with optional parsley or a squeeze of lemon if desired.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Category: soup
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 700
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 8
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 25
Fiber: 2
Protein: 20
Cholesterol: 60

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