Ground Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
A hearty and wholesome soup made with ground turkey, nutty wild rice, and tender vegetables in a savory broth. Perfect for chilly evenings and budget-friendly meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey
- 1 cup wild rice
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and brown it, breaking it into small pieces until fully cooked.
- Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, diced celery, and minced garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the wild rice, chicken broth, dried thyme, dried rosemary, and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low and let the soup simmer for about 45 minutes, or until the wild rice is tender.
- If using spinach, stir it in during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving hot.
Notes
You can substitute chicken broth for low-sodium broth. For a vegetarian version, use mushrooms and lentils with vegetable broth.