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

When the weather gets cooler, there's nothing quite like a warm and hearty soup to cozy up with. And if you're in the mood for something comforting and delicious, then this Turkey Wild Rice Soup is just the thing. Packed with tender turkey, hearty wild rice, and a flavorful broth, this soup is the perfect option for a satisfying and nourishing meal.

What sets this soup apart is the combination of ingredients that come together to create a rich and delicious flavor profile. The wild rice a...

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Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup diced onion
  • ¼ cup diced celery
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups turkey broth
  • ⅓ cup shredded carrots
  • 2 cups chopped leftover roasted turkey
  • 2 cups cooked wild rice
  • ¼ cup chopped slivered almonds
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¾ cup half-and-half

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • Melt butter in a soup pot over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in flour, and cook until it turns a pale, yellowish-brown color, 3 to 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in turkey stock until no lumps of flour remain.
  • Stir in carrot and bring mixture to a simmer. Cook, whisking constantly, until stock is thick and smooth and carrots are tender, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in turkey, wild rice, almonds, salt, and pepper; simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in lemon juice and half-and-half; bring soup almost to a boil. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    252 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 61mg
    • Sodium: 795mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 52mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 231mg