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Leftover Turkey and Rice Soup

This Leftover Turkey Rice Soup is the ultimate way to use up holiday leftovers. It’s an easy one-pot recipe with wild rice, mushrooms and a splash of cream that makes for a cozy, no-stress weeknight dinner.
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Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 258kcal

Ingredients 
 

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium leek sliced (white and light green parts only)
  • 1 medium carrot diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 4 garlic cloves finely chopped
  • ½ tablespoon fresh thyme finely chopped
  • 2 fresh sage leaves sliced
  • 2 cups cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 4 tablespoons plain flour
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup wild rice mix
  • 2 cups leftover turkey meat diced or shredded
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced leek, carrot and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until the leeks are softened and translucent.
    1 tablespoon olive oil
    1 medium leek
    1 medium carrot
    2 celery stalks
  • Stir in the chopped garlic, thyme and sage leaves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
    4 garlic cloves
    ½ tablespoon fresh thyme
    2 fresh sage leaves
  • Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for another 5 minutes until they begin to brown and release their liquid.
    2 cups cremini mushrooms
  • Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 2 minutes to cook out the raw flour taste.
    4 tablespoons plain flour
  • Slowly pour in the chicken broth, whisking or stirring to incorporate the flour without lumps.
    6 cups chicken broth
  • Stir in the wild rice mix. Bring the liquid to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 30-35 minutes until the rice is tender.
    1 cup wild rice mix
  • Add the turkey meat and heavy cream and heat through for 5 minutes.
    2 cups leftover turkey meat
    ½ cup heavy cream
  • Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and serve immediately.
    Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Notes

  • This recipe is timed for a wild rice blend. If using "instant" or "quick-cook" rice, wait to add it until the last 10 minutes of cooking to avoid a mushy texture.
  • When adding the broth to the flour-coated vegetables, pour the first 2 cups slowly while stirring constantly. This creates a smooth paste and prevents flour lumps.

Nutrition

Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 939mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 2295IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg
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