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Hearty Leftover Turkey and Vegetable Soup with Wild Rice

Close-up of a white bowl filled with rich turkey soup featuring shredded turkey, wild rice, bright orange carrots, and green peas.
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Use your leftover turkey to make this hearty, comforting soup packed with vegetables and wild rice. It is a simple, satisfying meal perfect for cold weather weeknights.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 8 cups turkey or chicken broth
  • 1 cup wild rice, rinsed
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded leftover turkey
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Pour in the broth and add the rinsed wild rice, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  3. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the wild rice is tender.
  4. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Stir in the shredded leftover turkey, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes until the turkey is heated through.
  5. Stir in the frozen peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Serve this comforting soup hot.

Notes

  • If you do not have leftover turkey, you can substitute with 1 pound of raw ground turkey; brown it with the vegetables before adding the broth.
  • For a richer flavor, use homemade turkey stock instead of store-bought broth.
  • This soup freezes well for later meals. Cool completely before transferring to an airtight container.

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