Recipe

Classic Wild Rice Soup with Turkey

By: 

Co+op

Recipe Information

Total Time: 

25 minutes

Servings: 

6

Perfect for fall weather, simple to make and a delicious way to use up leftover turkey. For a vegetarian version, substitute seitan for the turkey and vegetable stock for the chicken broth.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups cooked wild rice, medium grain
  • 1/2 cup carrots, grated
  • 1 cup cooked turkey, shredded or chopped
  • 1/4 cup almonds, slivered
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk or half and half

Preparation

  1. In a large saucepan, melt better over medium heat. Saute onion 5-10 minutes, until soft.
  2. Add flour and stir, then gradually whisk in stock to prevent lumps.
  3. Add wild rice, carrots, turkey, almonds, and salt, and simmer 5 minutes.
  4. Add milk or half and half and heat through.

Nutritional Information

270 calories, 15 g. fat, 45 mg. cholesterol, 890 mg. sodium, 20 g. carbohydrate, 2 g. fiber, 14 g. protein