Leftover Turkey Wild Rice Soup - Easy Recipes
Transform your Thanksgiving leftovers into a comforting bowl of wild rice soup. A quick, easy recipe packed with flavor and perfect for dinner!
Servings: 6 bowls
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 6 cups chicken or turkey broth
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic, thyme, rosemary, and paprika. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the broth and stir in the wild rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 40-45 minutes until the rice is tender.
- Stir in the cooked turkey and heavy cream. Simmer for another 5 minutes to heat through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.