Description
Wholesome, cozy, and packed with flavor, this Turkey Wild Rice Soup is your post-holiday hero. A one-pot wonder that turns leftover turkey into a creamy, soul-warming meal. Loaded with veggies and nutty wild rice, it’s the kind of comfort that tastes like home—no effort, just love.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
1 small onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
6 cups turkey or chicken broth
1 cup uncooked wild rice blend
2 cups cooked turkey, shredded
1 cup milk or half-and-half
Salt to taste
Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté until soft.
Stir in thyme and pepper, then pour in the broth and bring to a boil.
Add wild rice, reduce to a simmer, and cook for 35–40 minutes until rice is tender.
Stir in shredded turkey and milk; simmer for another 5–10 minutes.
Adjust salt to taste and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 360 / Serving
- Fat: 14g / Serving
- Saturated Fat: 4g / Serving
- Carbohydrates: 32g / Serving
- Protein: 28g / Serving