Wild Rice and Leftover Turkey Soup
Transform your leftovers into an easy Wild Rice and Leftover Turkey Soup! Savory, delicious and filling this is an easy soup to make with holiday leftovers!
Servings 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups leftover turkey diced
- 1 cup wild rice blend
- 2 carrots diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- ½ onion diced
- 4 cups chicken or turkey stock
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 ½ tsp salt
- ¾ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Dice the vegetables and turkey - white meat or dark meat, use your favorite!
- Heat a large stock pot on medium heat, add the butter and olive oil. When hot and bubbly add all of the vegetables and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Add the wild rice and seasoning, mix to combine and saute for a minute or two.
- Next, add the chicken stock and water, increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce to low and cover.
- Cook according to package directions for the rice - usually about 45 minutes
- Optional - Finish with a squeeze of lemon and minced parsley to brighten the flavors of this easy soup!