Smoked Turkey Wild Rice Soup Recipe

Smoked Turkey Wild Rice Soup is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for the colder months. This soup is packed with flavor, thanks to the combination of smoked turkey, vegetables, and wild rice. The smokiness of the turkey adds a unique depth to the soup, while the wild rice brings a chewy texture and nutty flavor to the dish.

This recipe is a great way to use up leftover smoked turkey from a holiday meal, but you can also use store-bought smoked turkey or even smoked turkey ...

2 smoked turkey legs
8 cups water
4 cubes chicken bouillon (such as Knorr®)
1 onion, quartered
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 small inner stalk of celery with leaves, chopped
1 cup baby carrots, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 teaspoon curry powder (Optional)
1 cup uncooked wild rice
1 quart half-and-half

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Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 2 hrs
Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 6

Place turkey legs, water, bouillon cubes, onion, celery, carrots, garlic, bay leaves, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, thyme, marjoram, and curry powder in a soup pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

Stir in wild rice. Simmer soup for at least 1 hour. Remove turkey legs; strip meat from the bones and tendons. Chop meat and return it to soup.

Pour in half-and-half and heat to just below a simmer; cook on low heat for about 30 more minutes.

Nutrition

478 cal.

Total Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Cholesterol: 124mg
Sodium: 1630mg
Total Carbohydrate: 31g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Total Sugars: 4g
Protein: 30g
Vitamin C: 6mg
Calcium: 226mg
Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 484mg

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

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Nutrition

478 cal.

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