Turkey Wild Rice Soup
Description
This turkey and wild rice soup made with tender leftover turkey in a creamy broth is easy to make and perfect for a comforting post-holiday meal.
Ingredients
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6 tablespoons butter
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1/4 cup diced onion
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1/4 cup diced celery
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1/3 cup all-purpose flour
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4 cups turkey broth
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1/3 cup shredded carrots
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2 cups chopped leftover roasted turkey
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2 cups cooked wild rice
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1/4 cup chopped slivered almonds
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
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1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
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3/4 cup half-and-half
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
Melt butter in a soup pot over medium heat. Add onion and celery; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes.
3
Stir in flour, and cook until it turns a pale, yellowish-brown color, 3 to 5 minutes.
4
Gradually whisk in turkey stock until smooth and no lumps of flour remain.
5
Stir in carrot and bring mixture to a simmer. Cook, whisking constantly, until stock is thick and smooth and carrots are tender, about 2 minutes.
6
Stir in turkey, wild rice, almonds, salt, and pepper; simmer until heated through, about 5 minutes.
7
Stir in lemon juice and half-and-half; heat until just below a boil. Serve immediately.