Description
Turkey Wild Rice Soup is the perfect comforting dish for chilly evenings, combining tender turkey, nutty wild rice, and vibrant vegetables in a savory broth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless turkey breast, diced
- 1 cup uncooked wild rice
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Sauté the veggies: In a large pot over medium heat, heat a splash of olive oil. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for about 5 minutes until tender.
- 2. Brown the turkey: Add diced turkey breast to the pot and cook until browned on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- 3. Add garlic & season: Stir in minced garlic and thyme; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 4. Pour in broth & rice: Add chicken broth and wild rice; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 30 minutes or until rice is tender.
- 5. Season & serve: Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot with optional garnishes like fresh parsley or crispy bacon bits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Substitute leftover roasted turkey for quicker prep. Feel free to add seasonal vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for added nutrition. For a vegetarian version, use mushrooms instead of turkey and vegetable broth.