Description
Turkey and Wild Rice Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days when you crave something soothing and delicious. This hearty soup features tender turkey, nutty wild rice, and vibrant veggies simmered in savory herbs, creating a warm dish that feels like a hug in a bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless turkey breast (diced)
- 1 cup wild rice
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup heavy cream (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, and celery for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- 2. Add minced garlic and diced turkey; cook until turkey is browned.
- 3. Pour in chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper; bring to boil then reduce to simmer.
- 4. Stir in wild rice; cover and simmer for 45-50 minutes until rice is tender.
- 5. If desired, stir in cream during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg