Description
Leftover Turkey Wild Rice Soup is a heartfelt way to transform your holiday leftovers into a warm and satisfying meal. This delightful soup features shredded turkey, tender wild rice, and a medley of vegetables, all simmered in a rich chicken broth infused with garlic and Italian seasoning. It’s the perfect dish for cozy nights at home or quick family gatherings, allowing you to minimize waste while maximizing flavor. With easy preparation and versatile ingredient options, this soup is sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 medium carrots (peeled & chopped)
- 3 sticks celery (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 heaping tablespoons flour
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice
- 2 cups cooked turkey meat (shredded/cut up)
- 7 ounces cremini mushrooms (sliced)
Instructions
- Chop the onion, carrots, and celery.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Add the vegetables and sauté for about 7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and flour; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth until the flour is dissolved.
- Add uncooked wild rice and bring to a boil. Cover slightly ajar and reduce heat to simmer for 15 minutes.
- While the rice cooks, prepare the turkey and mushrooms.
- Add turkey and mushrooms to the pot; bring back to a boil then reduce to simmer for another 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.
- Stir in cream if desired, season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 55mg