Perfect for a chilly night, turkey and wild rice soup has a creamy broth and savory flavor. Plus, it’s a great way to use your turkey leftovers after a holiday meal!
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What is Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
Turkey and wild rice soup consists of veggies, mushrooms, turkey, and wild rice all simmered together in a seasoned turkey broth or chicken broth with a touch of cream added before serving. The resulting dish is a savory soup that’s filling and delicious!
I typically make turkey and wild rice soup with my roasted turkey leftovers after a holiday meal. However, this would be delicious any time of year!
How to Make Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
As with many soups, most of the cooking time is spent letting the soup simmer. Below are step-by-step instructions on how to prepare this savory comfort soup:
1. Start by peeling and cutting the carrots, slicing the celery, and dicing the onion.
2. Once the veggies are prepared, melt the butter over medium heat in a large soup pot.
3. Once the butter is melted, add the onions, carrots, and celery to the pot and stir together on medium heat for around two minutes.
4. After a couple minutes of cooking, add the sliced mushrooms and continue cooking until the onions are translucent in color and the mushrooms begin browning (around 6 minutes).
5. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds or so).
6. Next, add the broth to the veggies along with the turkey, wild rice, salt, pepper, sage, thyme, parsley, and rosemary. Increase the heat to medium high until the soup comes to a simmer. Then reduce the heat to low once the soup is simmering.
7. Cover and simmer for around 15 minutes. Then cook uncovered for an additional 30 minutes (or until the rice is cooked).
8. Once the rice is cooked, stir in the heavy whipping cream until combined.
9. Taste the soup and add salt and pepper as needed. This is an important step as it has a big impact on the final flavor of the soup.
10. Serve and enjoy!
Turkey and Wild Rice Soup Recipe
Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
Equipment
- 1 Large pot for cooking the soup
- 1 Sharp knife
Ingredients
- 4 Cups Cooked Turkey Shredded
- 6 Cups Turkey or Chicken Broth
- 2 Tbsp. Butter
- 8 oz. Sliced White Mushrooms
- 1 Onion Diced
- 4 Carrots
- 4 Celery Stalks
- 4 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 tsp. Dried Sage
- 1 tsp. Dried Thyme
- 1 tsp. Dried Parsley
- 1 tsp. Dried Rosemary
- 1 tsp. Salt
- 1 tsp. Pepper
- 1 1/2 Cups Wild Rice
- 1/2 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
Instructions
- Start by peeling and cutting the carrots, slicing the celery, and dicing the onion.
- Once the veggies are prepared, melt the butter over medium heat in a large soup pot.
- Once the butter is melted, add the onions, carrots, and celery to the pot and stir together on medium heat for around two minutes.
- After a couple minutes of cooking, add the sliced mushrooms and continue cooking until the onions are translucent in color and the mushrooms begin browning (around 6 minutes).
- Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant (30 seconds or so).
- Next, add the broth to the veggies along with the turkey, wild rice, salt, pepper, sage, thyme, parsley, and rosemary. Increase the heat to medium high until the soup comes to a simmer. Then reduce the heat to low once the soup is simmering.
- Cover and simmer for around 15 minutes. Then cook uncovered for an additional 30 minutes (or until the rice is cooked).
- Once the rice is cooked, stir in the heavy whipping cream until combined.
- Taste the soup and add salt and pepper as needed. This is an important step as it has a big impact on the final flavor of the soup.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is turkey and wild rice soup gluten-free?
Yes. All the ingredients in my version of turkey and wild rice soup are naturally gluten-free. However, I would confirm if you order from a restaurant as flour is sometimes added to thicken the broth.
Is turkey and wild rice soup healthy?
Yes. Every part of this soup is nutritious! The turkey is high in protein and low in fat. The wild rice is high in fiber and antioxidants. The broth and veggies are also high in vitamins and minerals.
Final Thoughts on Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
Turkey and wild rice soup is the perfect way to turn your leftover turkey into a warm and savory meal that the whole family will love. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! Happy cooking!
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