Heartwarming Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
This Heartwarming Turkey and Wild Rice Soup is a cozy, nourishing bowl perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb turkey breast, cooked and shredded Use leftover cooked turkey to save time.
- 1 cup wild rice, cooked Cook the wild rice ahead so it does not get too soft in the soup.
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups spinach or kale, chopped Swap spinach for kale for a chewier green.
- 1 cup heavy cream (optional) Add cream at the end and heat gently to avoid curdling.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large pot, sauté onions, carrots, and celery until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in shredded turkey, cooked wild rice, thyme, and parsley.
- Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add spinach or kale and heavy cream if using, cooking until greens are wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Serve hot in deep bowls. Try crusty bread or a light salad on the side. Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3–4 days, or freeze up to 3 months.