Turkey Wild Rice Soup

Warm, comforting, and packed with flavor, this Turkey Wild Rice Soup is the perfect way to transform leftover turkey into a hearty and satisfying meal. Featuring tender shredded turkey, nutty wild rice, and a medley of fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, this creamy soup is elevated with aromatic herbs like thyme and rosemary. A touch of heavy cream adds luxurious richness, making it an ideal recipe for cozy nights or holiday gatherings. Ready in just over an hour, this simple yet soul-soothing soup is a delicious way to embrace seasonal comfort food while minimizing kitchen waste. Garnished with fresh parsley and seasoned to perfection, it's a crowd-pleasing dish you'll want to make again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Butter
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 2 large Carrots, diced
• 2 large Celery stalks, diced
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoons Dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoons Dried rosemary
• 1 cup Wild rice
• 6 cups Chicken or turkey stock
• 2 cups Cooked turkey, shredded or diced
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0 to taste Salt
• 0 to taste Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the wild rice to the pot and stir to coat it with the aromatics and butter.

Step 5

Pour in the chicken or turkey stock. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 35-40 minutes, or until the wild rice is tender.

Step 6

Stir in the cooked turkey and allow it to heat through for 5 minutes.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk the heavy cream and flour together to make a slurry. Slowly add the slurry to the soup while stirring constantly to thicken the broth.

Step 8

Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 9

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2799.2 grams (2799.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2865

Total Fat 151.50g	194%
Saturated Fat 76.10g	381%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.40g
Cholesterol 728mg	243%
Sodium 8357mg	363%
Total Carbohydrate 180.30g	66%
Dietary Fiber 21.50g	77%
Total Sugars 18.60g
Protein 177.70g	355%

Vitamin D 7IU	34%
Calcium 328mg	25%
Iron 13mg	72%
Potassium 3346mg	71%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.8%

Protein: 25.4%

Carbs: 25.8%