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Hearty Leftover Turkey and Rice Soup

Close-up of a white bowl filled with steaming turkey soup, featuring shredded turkey, sliced carrots, rice, and fresh parsley.
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Make a comforting, flavorful soup using your leftover turkey. This recipe is simple, packed with vegetables, and perfect for a cozy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 8 cups savory turkey broth (or chicken broth)
  • 2 cups cooked leftover turkey, shredded or diced
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Pour in the turkey broth. Add the dried thyme, dried rosemary, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  4. Stir in the uncooked rice. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the rice is nearly tender.
  5. Add the cooked leftover turkey to the soup. Continue to simmer, uncovered, for another 5 minutes, allowing the turkey to heat through and the flavors to combine.
  6. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls. Garnish each serving with fresh chopped parsley before you serve it.

Notes

  • If you do not have leftover turkey, you can substitute with 1 pound of raw ground turkey. Brown the ground turkey in the pot before adding the vegetables, then drain any excess fat before proceeding with the recipe.
  • For a richer flavor, use homemade savory turkey broth. This is a great way to use up the carcass after a holiday meal.
  • If you prefer a thicker soup, add 1/2 cup of frozen peas or corn during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

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