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Two bowls of Creamy Turkey & Wild Rice Soup.

Creamy Turkey And Wild Rice Soup

Chef Jenn
Thick, chunky, and creamy, this Creamy Turkey and Wild Rice Soup is pretty nearly perfection in a bowl! This hearty soup is ideal with leftover turkey, but you can use chicken, too. Pair it with a crusty heel of bread or a salad for a great meal!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Soup & Stews
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 408 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup butter  I use salted butter
  • 3 stalks celery diced
  • 2 carrots peeled and diced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ¾ - 1 cup wild rice uncooked
  • 8 cups chicken broth use low or no sodium added; or use homemade turkey broth or stock.
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 4 cups cooked turkey diced or shredded
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

Instructions
 

  • Start by melting butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onions, celery, and carrots, and cook until the onions are soft and translucent, for about 8 minutes.
  • Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Add wild rice, thyme, and turkey broth. Season with 1 teaspoon of salt. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes until the rice is almost tender.
  • Stir in the cooked turkey and continue to simmer uncovered for another 5 minutes.
  • Mix flour with 1/2 cup of milk until smooth in a small bowl. Pour this into the soup, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Let it thicken over medium heat after simmering for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in the rest of the milk and heavy cream. Heat gently until just starting to simmer. Adjust the seasoning and serve!

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Leftover turkey is perfect for this recipe. You can also bake or grill turkey breasts, then dice them up.
  • Homemade broth makes all the difference. I like to make turkey broth from leftover bones; it’s richer and more flavorful.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, prepare an extra slurry of flour and water. Never add dry flour directly; it will create clumps.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 408kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 27gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 504mgPotassium: 619mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3316IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 2mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

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Keyword creamy turkey soup with wild rice, turkey soup, wild rice
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