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How to Make Classic Turkey and Rice Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a steaming bowl of homemade soup on a chilly day, and classic turkey and rice soup is the perfect comfort food to warm you up from the inside out. This timeless recipe combines tender turkey, wholesome vegetables, and hearty rice in a flavorful broth, creating a dish that is both satisfying and nutritious. Whether you're craving a comforting meal for a cozy night in or you're looking for a way to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey, this soup is a versatile and deli...

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Ingredients

  • 1 turkey carcass
  • 1 large onion, halved and skin left on
  • 1 large carrot, roughly chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, roughly chopped
  • 1 head garlic, halved
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 quarts water, or as needed
  • 2 large onions, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • To make the stock: Combine turkey carcass, onion, carrot, celery, garlic, rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper in a stockpot. Pour in enough water to cover; bring mixture to a boil, cover the pot, reduce heat, and simmer until flavors have blended, about 1 hour.
  • Remove turkey carcass and pull remaining meat from bones; reserve meat and discard carcass. Use a slotted spoon to remove and discard vegetables and bay leaves.
  • To make the soup: Stir onions, carrots, celery, garlic, poultry seasoning, rosemary, and onion powder into stock. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover the pot, and simmer until vegetables are very tender, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Add cooked rice and reserved turkey meat to soup; season with salt and pepper. Cook until rice and turkey meat are warmed through, about 5 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    115 cal.

    • Total Fat: 2g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 4mg
    • Sodium: 56mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 59mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 258mg

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