Description

This light and creamy turkey wild rice soup is the ultimate comfort food, especially when you’re looking to transform leftover turkey into something truly special. It’s a hearty yet surprisingly light dish that comes together beautifully in your slow cooker, making it perfect for busy weeknights or relaxed weekends. Imagine a bowl of warm, savory goodness, rich with tender turkey and earthy wild rice, all swimming in a velvety broth. This recipe delivers exactly that, turning simple ingredients into a satisfying meal that the whole family will adore.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups cooked turkey, shredded or diced

1 cup wild rice blend, rinsed

1 large onion, chopped

2 carrots, peeled and diced

2 celery stalks, diced

4 cups chicken broth

1 cup water

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon dried sage

Salt and black pepper to taste

1/2 cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)

1/4 cup cold water (if using flour)

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare Your Vegetables: Start by chopping your onion, dicing your carrots, and slicing your celery. Uniform pieces will ensure even cooking.

2. Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Place the shredded or diced cooked turkey, rinsed wild rice blend, chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery into your slow cooker.

3. Add Liquids and Seasonings: Pour in the chicken broth and water. Add the dried thyme, dried sage, a good pinch of salt, and a generous grind of black pepper. Stir everything gently to combine.

4. Slow Cook to Perfection: Cover your slow cooker and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8 hours. The soup is ready when the wild rice is tender and the vegetables are soft.

5. Create the Creamy Finish (Optional Thickening): If you prefer a thicker soup, in a small bowl, whisk together the 2 tablespoons of flour with 1/4 cup of cold water until smooth. Stir this slurry into the hot soup.

6. Stir in the Cream: Pour in the heavy cream and stir well. If you added the flour slurry, allow the soup to cook for another 15-20 minutes on high, or until it has thickened to your desired consistency.

7. Taste and Adjust: Taste the soup and adjust the seasonings if needed. You might want a little more salt, pepper, or even a dash more thyme.

8. Garnish and Serve: Ladle the warm soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3-4 hours on high, or 6-8 hours on low
Category: soup
Method: slow cooker
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl

Keywords: turkey, wild rice, soup, slow cooker, comfort food, leftover turkey, creamy, easy, hearty, winter