Turkey Wild Rice Soup
Turkey Wild Rice Soup is a delicious and hearty soup made with cooked turkey meat, wild rice, vegetables (such as carrots, celery, and onions), herbs, and either broth or cream. It's a comforting dish that is perfect for using up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or any other occasion. The wild rice adds a nutty flavor and chewy texture to the soup, making it a satisfying meal for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked turkey shredded or diced
- 1 cup wild rice uncooked
- 1 onion diced
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and dried thyme, and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the wild rice and chicken or vegetable broth. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the wild rice is cooked through.
- Add the cooked turkey to the pot and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow the soup to heat through but do not boil once the cream is added.
- Serve the Turkey Wild Rice Soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 464kcal (23%)Carbohydrates: 39g (13%)Protein: 26g (52%)Fat: 24g (37%)Saturated Fat: 14g (88%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 119mg (40%)Sodium: 997mg (43%)Potassium: 585mg (17%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 6g (7%)Vitamin A: 6022IU (120%)Vitamin C: 5mg (6%)Calcium: 89mg (9%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
