Description
This comforting Turkey Rice Soup is a hearty and delicious meal made with tender turkey, wild rice, and a flavorful medley of vegetables simmered in a savory broth. It’s perfect for using up leftover turkey and makes a nutritious, warming dish ideal for chilly days.
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 1 large carrot, peeled and diced
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- ½ large yellow onion, diced
- 1 cup mushrooms, chopped or sliced
Soup Base and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1½ teaspoons garlic salt
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups turkey broth (or chicken broth)
Main Ingredients
- ⅓ cup wild rice, uncooked
- 2¼ cups cooked turkey, shredded or cubed
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream or half and half (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Vegetables: In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add diced carrot, chopped celery, and diced onion. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until onions become translucent and carrots and celery soften around the edges.
- Add Mushrooms and Seasonings: Stir in the chopped mushrooms, 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, and 1½ teaspoons garlic salt. Mix well and reduce heat to medium-low.
- Coat Vegetables with Flour: Whisk in 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and continue cooking on medium low for about 4 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent burning. This step thickens the soup and tenderizes the vegetables.
- Add Broth and Rice: Pour in 3 cups of turkey broth and add ⅓ cup of uncooked wild rice. Increase heat to medium-high to bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer on medium-low heat.
- Simmer Soup: Cover and let simmer for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the wild rice is fully cooked and tender. Then remove the lid and take the soup off the heat.
- Add Turkey and Cream: Stir in 2¼ cups of cooked turkey and 3 tablespoons of heavy cream or half and half if using. Let the soup sit for 3 to 5 minutes to heat the turkey through. If necessary, return to low heat until warmed.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm for a comforting meal.
Notes
- Use leftover cooked turkey or roasted turkey for best flavor.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half and half or omit it entirely.
- Wild rice can be substituted with brown rice or white rice if preferred, but cooking times may vary.
- To make the soup gluten-free, use a gluten-free flour substitute.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: turkey soup, wild rice soup, leftover turkey recipe, hearty soup, comforting soup
