Description
This cozy and creamy turkey rice soup is the ultimate comfort food, packed with tender shredded turkey, hearty wild rice blend, and a medley of fresh herbs simmered in rich chicken bone broth. Perfect for warming up on chilly days, this recipe combines the depth of sautéed vegetables, fragrant seasonings, and a touch of creaminess to create a satisfying meal that’s easy to make and perfect for using leftover turkey.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon dried poultry seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 jars Zoup! Chicken Bone Broth (31-oz each)
- 1 bay leaf
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme
- 8 large carrots, shredded
- 4 cups leftover cooked turkey, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking wild rice blend
- 1 1/2 cups cream
- 1 large lemon, juiced
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- More fresh herbs, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Melt butter in a large stock pot over medium heat until bubbly and fragrant, setting the stage for a rich soup base.
- Sauté vegetables: Add chopped celery and onions, cooking for about 13-14 minutes until onions become translucent, releasing their natural sweetness.
- Add seasonings: Sprinkle in kosher salt and dried poultry seasoning, stirring well to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant, enhancing the aromatic profile of the soup.
- Thicken the soup: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the vegetables and stir for another minute to cook out the raw flour taste and start thickening the soup.
- Add broth: Slowly pour in the Zoup! Chicken Bone Broth while stirring continuously to avoid lumps and create a smooth soup base.
- Add herbs: Toss in the bay leaf and fresh thyme sprigs to infuse the broth with herbal depth.
- Add carrots and bring to boil: Add the shredded carrots to the pot and increase heat to bring the soup to a boil, beginning the cooking process for the vegetables and flavors.
- Add turkey and simmer: Once boiling, add the shredded leftover cooked turkey and reduce heat to simmer for about 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Cook rice: Stir in the quick-cooking wild rice blend and simmer until the rice is tender, fully absorbing the soup’s flavors.
- Finish the soup: Incorporate the cream and freshly squeezed lemon juice, stirring well to add creaminess and a bright touch.
- Add fresh herbs: Stir in chopped fresh rosemary, sage, and parsley, then turn off the heat to preserve their fragrant essence.
- Season to taste: Add salt and pepper according to your preference to balance the flavors perfectly.
- Serve: Ladle the warm soup into bowls and garnish with additional fresh herbs for a vibrant, fresh finish.
Notes
- Use leftover turkey or cooked turkey breast for best results.
- Shredded carrots add texture and natural sweetness, but can be substituted with diced carrots if preferred.
- The quick-cooking wild rice blend significantly reduces cooking time compared to regular wild rice.
- Adjust seasoning at the end to suit your taste—adding more herbs like thyme or sage can enhance the flavor further.
- For a lighter option, substitute cream with half-and-half or whole milk, but this will reduce the richness.
- If Zoup! Chicken Bone Broth is unavailable, use a good quality chicken broth or stock as a substitute.
- Leftover soup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop to prevent the cream from curdling.
