12/01/2021
Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
This lightened up turkey and wild rice soup is a healthy twist on a Thanksgiving leftovers classic.
Ingredients:
3 tbsp unsalted butter
4 medium carrots peeled and chopped
1/2 yellow onion diced
1 clove garlic minced
3 cups reduced sodium stock chicken or turkey
2 cups stock chicken or turkey
1 tbsp fresh thyme chopped
1 tsp fresh rosemary chopped
1 cup wild rice uncooked
1/4 cup white whole wheat flour
2-3 cups shredded turkey
1/2 cup half and half
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: red pepper flakes for serving
Instructions:
Melt butter in a large pan over medium-high heat
Add carrots, onion, and celery, season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, or until carrots are just slightly softened.
Next, add garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Cook until fragrant, about 1 min.
Add chicken/turkey stock and rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.
While the soup is simmering, whisk together ยผ cup flour with ยผ cup warm water to make your slurry. Set aside.
After 30 minutes, add turkey, half and half, and slurry.
Continue to simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes, or until rice is cooked. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
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