Description
This turkey wild rice soup is the perfect way to use up leftover holiday turkey. It’s hearty, creamy, and filled with vegetables, wild rice, and savory broth for a comforting post-holiday meal.
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- 3 sticks celery, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or more to taste)
- 3 heaping tablespoons flour
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice
- 2 cups cooked turkey meat, shredded or chopped
- 7 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy or whipping cream (optional)
Instructions
1. Prep the onion, carrots, and celery by roughly chopping them.
2. Add the olive oil and butter to a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, and flour. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
4. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until the flour is fully dissolved.
5. Add the wild rice and stir.
6. Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil. Once boiling, cover the pot with the lid slightly ajar and reduce the heat to a gentle boil. Cook for 15 minutes.
7. While the soup is cooking, prep the turkey and slice the mushrooms if not already done.
8. Add the turkey and mushrooms to the pot. Increase the heat until it just comes to a boil, then reduce the heat again and simmer, partially covered, for another 15-20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
9. Stir in the cream if using. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
This soup is a great way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas.
If you prefer a dairy-free version, simply omit the cream.
Wild rice has a naturally chewy texture, so don’t expect it to become fully soft.
Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 4 days and can be frozen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: leftover turkey, wild rice soup, turkey soup, holiday leftovers