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A steaming bowl filled with creamy leftover turkey wild rice soup, showcasing tender chunks of turkey, hearty wild rice, and a luscious, velvety broth.
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Creamy Leftover Turkey Wild Rice Soup

Transform your post-holiday leftover turkey into this heartwarming Creamy Leftover Turkey Wild Rice Soup. The hearty combination of tender turkey, wild rice, vegetables, and creamy base adds a touch of comfort to every spoonful!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Wild Rice Soaking Time2 hours
Total Time3 hours
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Comfort Food, Holiday Leftovers, Soup, Turkey Leftovers
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tbsp Avocado Oil
  • ½ cup Carrots chopped
  • ½ cup Celery chopped
  • ½ cup Yellow Onion chopped
  • 1 tsp Fresh Thyme or ¼ tsp dried thyme
  • 6 cup Chicken Stock or Broth
  • ¾ cup Uncooked Wild Rice
  • 2 tsp Kosher Salt
  • ½ tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Half and Half
  • ⅓ cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 3-4 cup Cooked Shredded Turkey

Instructions

Preparing the Wild Rice

  • Place the wild rice in a bowl filled with enough water to cover the rice and let sit on the kitchen count for about 2 - 3 hours.
  • Soaking wild rice cuts down on the cooking time.
  • When ready to use, drain the rice thoroughly.

Creating the Turkey Wild Rice Soup

  • In enameled Dutch oven or a 6-quart saucepan, heat the oil and butter over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped vegetables and fresh thyme. Sauté until they begin to soften, about 4 - 5 minutes.
  • Pour in the chicken stock or both and add the drained wild rice. Add salt and pepper. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cover. Allow it to simmer for 30 - 40 minutes until the rice is tender.
  • In a separate bowl, blend the flour and half-and-half until smooth.
  • Slowly pour the flour and half-and-half mixture into the soup while constantly stirring.
  • Continue to simmer the soup until it thicken, approximately 5-6 minutes.
  • Add the cooked shredded turkey and simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes to heat through.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Enjoy a bowl of Creamy Leftover Turkey Wild Rice Soup, perfect for utilizing holiday leftovers!

    Notes

    • If the soup becomes too thick, stir in additional chicken stock or broth to get the desired consistency.
    • If the soup is too thin, add flour to thicken it. Make sure to cook a few minutes longer to cook the raw taste of the flour out.
    • If you do not have leftover turkey, cooked chicken breast or leftover rotisserie chicken works great.