Description

This cozy soup combines classic holiday flavors like sage, thyme, roasted turkey, and rice into a comforting bowl perfect for autumn gatherings. It transforms simple ingredients or leftovers into a heartwarming meal ideal for soup parties or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups cooked turkey, shredded or cubed

2 tbsp unsalted butter

1 medium yellow onion, diced

3 stalks celery, chopped

2 medium carrots, diced

2–3 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp fresh sage, finely chopped

1 tsp dried thyme

½ tsp dried rosemary, crushed

1 bay leaf

8 cups chicken or turkey broth

¾ cup uncooked long-grain rice

salt and black pepper to taste

½ cup heavy cream or half-and-half (optional)

2 tbsp parsley, chopped

1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat and sauté onion, celery, and carrots until vegetables soften, about 5–7 minutes

2. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute

3. Stir in sage, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf to coat the vegetables with herbs

4. Pour in broth and bring to a gentle boil

5. Stir in rice, cover partially, and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender

6. Add cooked turkey and simmer 8–10 minutes to meld flavors

7. Stir in heavy cream or half-and-half if using and heat through

8. Remove bay leaf, then stir in parsley and lemon juice

9. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve hot

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: soup
Method: simmering
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl

Keywords: stuffing-inspired, turkey rice soup, fall soup, comfort food, leftover makeover, holiday flavors, soup party, trader joe recipes, home cooking