Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
Turkey and Wild Rice Soup is a heartwarming dish that’s perfect for chilly days, holiday leftovers, or simply when you crave something nourishing and flavorful. The combination of tender turkey, nutty wild rice, and a creamy herb-infused broth is irresistible.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 medium carrots sliced
- 2 celery stalks sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 6 cups chicken or turkey broth
- 1 cup cooked wild rice
- 2 cups cooked turkey shredded or cubed
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half for a lighter version
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour optional, for thickening
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery in olive oil.
- Add thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper, cooking until fragrant.
- Pour in broth and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Stir in wild rice and turkey; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Thicken with flour slurry (optional) and stir in cream.
- Garnish with parsley and serve hot.