Healthy Leftover Turkey Wild Rice Soup with Vegetables
Servings 4 - 6 servings
This easy leftover turkey rice soup transforms turkey leftovers into a creamy, veggie-packed soup that will warm you up from the inside out. Plus, it's a nice lighter option after days of indulgence, and it only takes 35 minutes from start to finish. The whole family will love it! {Gluten-free}
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 large garlic clove, minced
- 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms
- 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced carrots
- 3/4 cup diced celery
- 4 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning (optional)
- 3/4 cup long grain and wild rice blend
- 2 cups diced cooked turkey
- 3/4 cup partly skimmed evaporated milk
To garnish:
- finely chopped fresh parsley
- freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large saucepan or dutch oven. Saute onion, garlic, mushrooms, carrots, and celery, until onion is tender and caramelized.
- Add broth, rice mix and poultry seasoning. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes or until rice is tender.
- Stir in cooked turkey and evaporated milk, and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Garnish with parsley and parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- This soup tends to thicken up as it sits. You may wish to add some additional broth and/or evaporated milk before serving to thin it out again. If you do add more liquid, you may also need to increase the seasoning slightly.
- The poultry seasoning is optional but adds a really nice flavour to the soup. You can use whatever poultry seasoning you can find.
- Adjust the consistency of the soup depending on how creamy you like it. Start with the lower amount of evaporated milk and increase it if you prefer an even creamier soup.
- I recommend using a long grain and wild rice blend instead of just wild rice. If you use all wild rice, it will be too tough and have a more bitter aftertaste. You can find a long grain and wild rice blend in most grocery stores or your local health food store or bulk store.
Nutrition
Calories: 307kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 27gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 884mgFiber: 4gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 8334IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 199mgIron: 2mg
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