Creamy Turkey & Wild Rice Soup Recipe

Thanksgiving has come and gone, but if you’re anything like me you still have the leftovers that you didn’t eat stashed in your freezer and its time to use them before you lose them. This thick and creamy turkey soup recipe is the perfect way to use up those leftovers; comfort food at its finest!

The first step is to saute the vegetables in the butter until they are soft.

Creamy soups are my absolute favorite. They are just so comforting and filling! You could even use this same recipe to make just a vegetable creamy soup by omitting the turkey.

Creamy Turkey & Wild Rice Soup Recipe

Author: Ashley

Recipe type: Soup

Ingredients

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cubed
2-3 carrots, finely chopped
2-3 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 small – medium onion, finely chopped
½ cup all purpose flour
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked wild rice (I used Uncle Ben’s Long Grain & Wild Rice)
2 cups half & half cream
2 cups turkey, cooked & cubed
3 tbsp. fresh oregano, finely chopped
½ tsp. ground sea salt
½ tsp. ground cracked peppercorn

Instructions

Melt butter over medium-high heat in a large pot or Dutch oven. Once melted add celery, carrots and onion; stir and cook until tender (approximately 15 minutes).
Add flour, mix until well blended and cook until bubbly.
Gradually whisk in broth, bring to a boil and cook, stirring continuously until it thickens.
Add remaining ingredients, mix and simmer on low for 20-30 minutes.
Serve and enjoy! Yield 6-8 servings.

Notes

* Substitute cooked gnocchi, thick egg noodles, potatoes or even homemade dumplings for rice if desired! * Don’t have leftover turkey---substitute chunks of chicken instead. * This soup is thick and creamy---if you prefer a thinner soup increase amount of broth and/or half & half.

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Ashley is a happily married stay at home mom to a beautiful little girl and a little boy. Ashley and her husband come from a small town and enjoy the simple pleasures in life, like GREAT FOOD. They love to try out new recipes and experiment in the kitchen together, but also enjoy reading, painting and photography.