Turkey And Rice Soup
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Looking for an easy recipe for your extra turkey? This turkey and rice soup is a delicious way to use it up. It’s a hearty soup made with simple ingredients you probably already have on hand.
After a big holiday dinner, it’s nice to have some easier light meals. Soups are one of my go-to easy dinner ideas, they are perfect for dinner or lunch.
This turkey rice soup is one of our family favorites. Loaded with turkey, vegetables, and tender rice, this soup is filling without being heavy. It’s easy to make and perfect for lunch or busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 12 cups turkey broth
- 2 cups of leftover turkey meat
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 4 stalks of celery, thinly sliced
- 1 cup parboiled rice
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried ground sage
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
How To Make Turkey And Rice Soup
Heat the olive oil in a large pot, add the onions, and cook until they are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
Add the remaining vegetables, turkey, seasonings, and stock.
Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the rice, stirring to combine. Cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the rice has cooked through and is tender.
Substitutions
- Turkey broth – If you don’t have turkey broth, swap it for chicken broth.
- Fresh herbs vs. dried – If you prefer to use fresh parsley or thyme, just use 3 times the amount listed.
- Change the rice – Parboiled rice is my favorite to use, but you can use white rice or brown rice. Just remember that brown rice will need extra cooking time and broth.
- Veggies – You can swap the veggies to use what you have on hand, peas, corn, and green beans are all great options.
What To Serve With Turkey Rice Soup
This soup makes a cozy meal all on its own, but it’s even better with a simple side.
- Homemade dinner rolls
- Warm cornbread
- Biscuits
- A fresh garden salad
- Grilled cheese sandwiches
- Turkey sliders
More Turkey Recipes
Turkey And Rice Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 12 cups turkey broth
- 2 cups leftover turkey meat
- 2 large carrots sliced
- 4 stalks celery thinly sliced
- 1 cup parboiled rice
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon dried ground sage
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot, add the onions, and cook until they are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add the remaining vegetables, turkey, seasonings, and stock. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the rice, stirring to combine. Cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the rice has cooked through and is tender.
Nutrition
These values are from a nutritional database and automatically calculated, and should only be used as an approximation.
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Kim Mills is a homeschooling mom of 6 and lives on an urban homestead in Ontario, Canada. Blogging at Homestead Acres she enjoys sharing tips to help you save money, grow and preserve your own food.
