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Creamy Wild Rice Leftover Turkey Soup

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A creamy, wild-rice-forward soup perfect for turning leftover Thanksgiving turkey into a comforting weeknight meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups leftover turkey, shredded
  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil for sautéing

Instructions

  1. Heat a splash of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5–7 minutes.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
  3. Add the shredded turkey, wild rice, chicken broth, and dried thyme to the pot. Give everything a stir.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil. Lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Cover the pot and cook for about 45 minutes, or until the wild rice is tender.
  5. Remove the lid and stir in the heavy cream. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Warm through for a few minutes without boiling.
  6. Ladle into bowls and enjoy your hearty soup hot.

Notes

If you don’t have wild rice, use a long-cooking brown rice and increase simmer time. For a lighter finish, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream or stir in Greek yogurt at the end. Low-sodium broth is a good choice — you can always add salt at the end.

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