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.
