Description
Make the best creamy turkey wild rice soup with leftover turkey. A hearty, flavorful dish perfect for cozy dinners or meal prepping after the holidays.
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup diced onion
- ¼ cup diced celery
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups turkey broth
- ⅓ cup shredded carrots
- 2 cups chopped leftover roasted turkey
- 2 cups cooked wild rice
- ¼ cup chopped slivered almonds
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
- ½ teaspoon lemon juice
- ¾ cup half-and-half
Instructions
Gather all ingredients.
Melt butter in a soup pot over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in flour, and cook until it turns a pale, yellowish-brown color, 3 to 5 minutes.
Gradually whisk in turkey stock until no lumps of flour remain.
Stir in carrot and bring mixture to a simmer. Cook, whisking constantly, until stock is thick and smooth and carrots are tender, about 2 minutes.
Stir in turkey, wild rice, almonds, salt, and pepper; simmer until heated, about 5 minutes.
Stir in lemon juice and half-and-half; bring soup almost to a boil. Serve immediately.
Notes
This creamy turkey and wild rice soup is the ultimate comfort food, especially perfect for utilizing leftover turkey. The combination of tender turkey, nutty wild rice, earthy mushrooms, and a rich, creamy broth creates a hearty and satisfying meal. Whether made on the stovetop or in a slow cooker, this recipe is versatile, easy to prepare, and ideal for busy weeknights or a cozy holiday meal. It’s a great way to reduce waste while enjoying a comforting dish that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: soup
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per serving
- Calories: 252kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 795mg
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 61mg
Keywords: Creamy Turkey and Wild Rice Soup,The Best Leftover Recipe