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

When the weather starts to turn colder, there's nothing quite like a warm and hearty soup to fill you up and keep you cozy. And if you're looking for a nutritious and delicious option, then look no further than this Ground Turkey and Wild Rice Soup recipe. Packed with protein, fiber, and a mix of savory flavors, this soup is a perfect choice for a comforting and satisfying meal.

Using ground turkey as the base for this soup not only adds a rich and meaty flavor, but it also keeps the ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter, or to taste
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 stalk celery, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth, or more to taste
  • 1 cup 1% milk
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 3 ½ cups cooked wild rice

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground turkey in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat. Drain and discard grease.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; stir in carrots, onion, celery, and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 10 minutes.
  • Add broth, milk, parsley, thyme, and pepper. Stir in turkey and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in rice and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    291 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 72mg
    • Sodium: 892mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 103mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 436mg