Description
Hearty Leftover Turkey Soup brings comfort and warmth to your post-holiday table. Packed with tender meat, colorful vegetables, and rich broth, this simple recipe turns remaining turkey into a delicious meal you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 cups cooked turkey, shredded
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 4 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1/2 cup corn
Liquid and Additional Ingredients:
- 6 cups turkey or chicken broth
- 1 cup half & half
- 1/2 pound baby potatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup wild rice blend
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a spacious pot, melt butter with oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onions and celery until translucent and tender, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Incorporate sliced mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and become soft, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and continue cooking for an additional minute.
- Lower the heat to medium-low. Sprinkle Italian seasoning and flour into the vegetable mixture, stirring constantly to create a smooth base, about 1 minute.
- Slowly pour broth into the pot, whisking continuously to prevent lump formation. Introduce chopped carrots, diced potatoes, and uncooked rice to the liquid.
- Increase heat to bring the soup to a rolling boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook until rice is nearly tender, ranging 20-35 minutes depending on rice variety.
- Stir in half and half, shredded turkey, and corn kernels. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes to meld flavors. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Swap rice for quinoa or cauliflower rice to make the soup gluten-free and lower carb.
- Boost nutrition by adding extra vegetables like kale, spinach, or zucchini during the last 10 minutes of cooking.
- Use rotisserie chicken as an easy alternative if turkey leftovers aren’t available, maintaining the same delicious flavor profile.
- Freeze soup in portion-sized containers for quick meals later, ensuring it stays fresh for up to 3 months when properly sealed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg