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Creamy Turkey Wild Rice Soup Recipe

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Creamy Turkey Wild Rice Soup is a comforting, hearty dish featuring tender leftover turkey, shredded carrots, and a quick-cooking wild rice blend in a rich, creamy broth seasoned with fresh herbs and a bright touch of lemon. Perfect for warming up chilly days or using up holiday turkey leftovers.

Ingredients

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Vegetables and Herbs

  • 3 cups celery, chopped (including leaves)
  • 2 large onions, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, smashed and minced
  • 8 large carrots, shredded
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 5 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • More fresh herbs for garnish

Proteins and Dairy

  • 4 cups leftover cooked turkey (mixture of dark and white meat)
  • 1 & 1/2 cups cream
  • 1/2 cup butter (1 stick)

Liquids and Broth

  • 4 (31-oz) jars Zoup! Chicken Bone Broth (15 cups total)
  • Juice from 1 large lemon (1/4 cup) or to taste

Dry Ingredients and Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon dried poultry seasoning
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 & 1/2 cups quick-cooking wild rice blend
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the base: In a very large stock pot, melt 1/2 cup butter over medium heat.
  2. Add vegetables: Chop celery and onions. Add 3 cups celery (leaves included) and 2 large chopped onions to the melted butter.
  3. Season and sauté: Add 1 teaspoon kosher salt and 1 teaspoon dried poultry seasoning. Sauté for 13-14 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally until onions are translucent.
  4. Add garlic: Stir in 4 cloves minced garlic and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Incorporate flour: Sprinkle 1/2 cup all-purpose flour over the vegetables and stir for 1 minute to make a roux.
  6. Add broth: Slowly pour in 15 cups chicken bone broth while stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
  7. Add herbs: Add 5 sprigs fresh thyme and 1 bay leaf to the pot.
  8. Prepare carrots: Peel and shred 8 large carrots using a food processor or cheese grater.
  9. Add carrots and bring to boil: Add shredded carrots, cover with a lid, and increase heat to high. Bring the soup to a boil, watching carefully to avoid boiling over.
  10. Add turkey and simmer: Once boiling, add 4 cups cooked leftover turkey. Reduce heat to a simmer (low to medium-low) and cook for about 30 minutes until carrots are tender.
  11. Add wild rice: Stir in 1 and 1/2 cups quick-cooking wild rice blend and bring back to a boil over high heat. Then reduce heat and simmer for 15-30 minutes until rice is tender.
  12. Add cream: Turn heat to low and stir in 1 and 1/2 cups cream.
  13. Add lemon juice: Stir in juice from 1 large lemon (about 1/4 cup), adjusting to taste for brightness.
  14. Add fresh herbs: Chop 1 teaspoon rosemary, 1 tablespoon sage, and 2 tablespoons parsley. Stir into soup and turn off heat.
  15. Season and finish: Add salt and pepper to taste (about 1 teaspoon more salt). Remove thyme stems and bay leaf.
  16. Serve: Garnish with additional fresh herbs and an optional drizzle of cream.
  17. Storage: This recipe makes a large batch. Freeze leftovers or store in broth jars for gifting.
  18. Optional Slow Cooker Method: Prepare through step 7 using a skillet to cook onion and celery. Add 3-4 cups broth gradually, then transfer to slow cooker. Add remaining broth, bay leaf, and thyme and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours. Add carrots and turkey, then cook 1 hour on low. Add wild rice and cook another 30-60 minutes until tender. Stir in cream, lemon juice, herbs, and season before serving.

Notes

  • Using shredded carrots adds a preferred texture, but chopped carrots also work.
  • Feel free to substitute leftover cooked chicken for turkey.
  • Adjust lemon juice to taste to control the brightness in the soup.
  • Cook wild rice until tender, timing can vary between 15-30 minutes depending on brand.
  • Soup freezes well; separate into portions for easy future meals.
  • Slow cooker method provides an alternate hands-off cooking option.
  • Remove thyme stems and bay leaf before serving to avoid bitterness.

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