Creamy Turkey Wild Rice Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy Turkey Wild Rice Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Wild Rice; 1 Tablespoon Butter; 6 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth; 2 Carrots, Chopped; 1 cup Mushrooms, Chopped; 1 Celery Rib, Chopped; 1 Leek, Sliced In Half Moon; 1/2 teaspoons Dried Thyme; 1/8 teaspoons Baking Soda; 3 cups Cooked Turkey, Chopped; 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch; 1/2 cups Half-and-Half (I Used Low Fat); Salt And Pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 cup Wild Rice
1 Tablespoon Butter
6 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
2 Carrots, Chopped
1 cup Mushrooms, Chopped
1 Celery Rib, Chopped
1 Leek, Sliced In Half Moon
1/2 teaspoons Dried Thyme
1/8 teaspoons Baking Soda
3 cups Cooked Turkey, Chopped
2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
1/2 cups Half-and-Half (I Used Low Fat)
Salt And Pepper, to taste

1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, toast wild rice in butter over medium heat. Saute until rice begins to pop, around 7 minutes.
2
Stir in stock/broth, carrots, mushrooms, celery, leeks, thyme, and baking soda and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered until rice is tender, about 1 hour.
3
Add turkey to the pot.
4
In a small cup whisk cornstarch and half-and-half together until smooth. Slowly whisk cornstarch mixture into soup to thicken. Simmer until soup is slightly thickened, around 10 minutes.
5
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
6
Recipe techniques from Cook's Country.

1193

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

170

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Wild Rice, 1 Tablespoon Butter, 6 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth, 2 Carrots, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Creamy Turkey Wild Rice Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Creamy Turkey Wild Rice Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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