Description
Turkey Wild Rice Soup serves up a bowl full of comfort with its rich turkey broth, tender turkey pieces, and nutritious wild rice. Perfect for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe is simple and utterly delicious.
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 4 ribs celery, diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups turkey broth
- 1 cup wild rice, uncooked
- 3 cups cooked turkey, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- fresh parsley, for garnish
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Stir in garlic, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables; cook for 2 minutes.
- Gradually add turkey broth; bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in wild rice; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 40-45 minutes.
- Fold in cooked turkey; heat through for 5 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream; taste and adjust seasoning.
- Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
Avoid overcooking the rice; check periodically during simmering.
Make it a day ahead for deeper flavor; reheat before serving.
If soup thickens too much, add more broth or water to adjust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg