Turkey Wild Rice Soup

Name: Turkey Wild Rice Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings (about 3 quarts)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 2 carrots, finely chopped; 2 celery ribs, finely chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 4 cups chicken or turkey broth; 2 cups cooked wild rice; 2 cups cubed cooked turkey; 2 cups half-and-half cream; 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Cook: 35 min.

Yield 12 servings (about 3 quarts)

Test Kitchen Approved

Creamy and comforting turkey wild rice soup is perfect for using up leftover turkey. Filled with tender turkey, nutty wild rice and savory vegetables, it makes a cozy dinner on chilly evenings.

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 carrots, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken or turkey broth
2 cups cooked wild rice
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery and onion; cook and stir until tender.
Stir in flour until blended; cook until bubbly. Gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
Stir in remaining ingredients; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 222 calories, 13g fat (8g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 533mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.

Two Minnesota delicacies, turkey and wild rice, are the stars of this sensational soup. Be prepared to serve seconds! —Terri Holmgren, Swanville, Minnesota

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