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Leftover Turkey Wild Rice Soup Recipe

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Turkey Wild Rice Soup Lexi's Clean Kitchen
Turkey Wild Rice Soup Lexi's Clean Kitchen from lexiscleankitchen.com

Description

Thanksgiving is over, and you have a lot of leftover turkey in your fridge. Don't know what to do with it? Try making this delicious leftover turkey wild rice soup! This soup is a perfect way to use up all that turkey and enjoy a warm bowl of soup in the process. It's hearty, flavorful and easy to make.

Prep Time

The prep time for this recipe is about 20 minutes.

Cook Time

The cook time for this recipe is about 50 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 carrots, diced
  • 3 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 cups leftover turkey, shredded
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Equipment

  • A large pot
  • A wooden spoon
  • A sharp knife
  • A cutting board
  • A ladle

Method

  1. Start by cooking the wild rice according to the package instructions.
  2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  3. Add the diced onions and minced garlic to the pot and cook until the onions are translucent.
  4. Add the diced carrots and celery to the pot and continue cooking for about 5 minutes.
  5. Add the chicken broth, water and cooked wild rice to the pot and bring to a boil.
  6. Reduce the heat and let the soup simmer for about 30 minutes.
  7. Add the shredded leftover turkey to the pot and simmer for another 10 minutes.
  8. Add the salt and black pepper to the pot and stir to combine.
  9. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the heavy cream.
  10. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • This recipe can be made with any type of leftover poultry, not just turkey.
  • If you don't have wild rice, you can use any type of rice.
  • The heavy cream is optional, but it adds a richness to the soup.
  • You can also add other vegetables to the soup, such as mushrooms or green beans.

Nutrition Info

  • Serving size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 270
  • Total fat: 12g
  • Saturated fat: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Total carbohydrates: 20g
  • Dietary fiber: 2g
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Protein: 20g

Recipe Tips

  • If you want a thicker soup, you can add more rice to the recipe.
  • If you want a thinner soup, you can add more broth or water to the recipe.
  • If you want a spicier soup, you can add some red pepper flakes or hot sauce to the recipe.
  • If you have leftover vegetables, you can add them to the soup to use them up.

Enjoy this delicious leftover turkey wild rice soup recipe!


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