**Turkey and rice soup:** A classic comfort food made with tender turkey, fluffy rice, and a flavorful broth. This hearty soup is perfect for a cold winter day or a quick and easy weeknight meal. In this article, we'll share three delicious turkey and rice soup recipes that are sure to please everyone at the table.
Our first recipe is a classic turkey and rice soup made with simple, wholesome ingredients. This soup is simmered to perfection and is packed with flavor. Our second recipe is a creamy turkey and rice soup that is made with heavy cream and cream cheese. This soup is rich and decadent, and it's perfect for a special occasion. Our third recipe is a turkey and wild rice soup that is made with wild rice, mushrooms, and vegetables. This soup is hearty and flavorful, and it's a great way to use up leftover turkey.
No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to enjoy this delicious and comforting soup. So gather your ingredients and let's get started!
CLASSIC TURKEY AND RICE SOUP
Is there anything as warm as a bowl of soup made with the leftovers of a meal that you shared with your family?
Provided by Sarah
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Turkey Soup Recipes
Time 1h45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Combine turkey carcass, halved onion, roughly chopped carrot, roughly chopped celery, halved garlic head, 1 teaspoon rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper in a stockpot; pour in enough water to cover. Bring mixture to a boil, cover pot, reduce heat, and simmer until flavors have blended, about 1 hour.
- Remove turkey carcass and pull remaining meat from bones; reserve meat and discard carcass. Remove vegetables and bay leaves from stock using a slotted spoon and discard.
- Stir diced onions, diced carrots, diced celery, minced garlic, poultry seasoning, 1 teaspoon rosemary, and onion powder into stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer until vegetables are very tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Add cooked rice and turkey meat to soup; season with salt and pepper. Cook until rice and turkey meat are warmed, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 3.7 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 56 mg, Sugar 4 g
CREAM OF TURKEY AND WILD RICE SOUP
A dear friend brought me some of this soup when I was ill-and it instantly hit the spot. I asked her for the recipe and I've made it several times since, especially when I have leftover turkey to use up. Now I like to take it to friends when they're not feeling well. It's just the filling meal to warm you up on a cold, wintry day! -Doris Cox, New Freedom, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, saute onion and mushrooms in butter until onion is tender. Add water, broth and rice mix with seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in turkey and cream; heat through. Sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 857mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
TURKEY AND WILD RICE SOUP
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring once or twice, until well browned, about 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and cook until melted. Add the leeks and carrots and season with 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the leeks are softened, about 3 minutes.
- Add the thyme and stir to combine. Add the chicken broth, lemon zest, bay leaves and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium to maintain a simmer. Add the turkey and wild rice; simmer until the rice is just tender, 13 to 15 minutes.
- Add the spinach and simmer until wilted, about 1 minute. Discard the bay leaves and lemon zest and stir in the lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Divide the soup among bowls.
CREAMY LEFTOVER-TURKEY-AND-RICE SOUP
Put a light, fresh spin on Thanksgiving leftovers with a speedy riff on avgolemono, the classic Greek chicken soup. Egg yolks add creaminess to turkey stock, while lemon juice brightens the flavor, and cooked rice and shredded meat fill out every spoonful.
Provided by Riley Wofford
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Time 25m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium pot, bring stock and 2 cups water to a simmer over medium-high heat; add leeks and season with salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until tender, about 8 minutes.
- In a small heatproof bowl, whisk together egg yolks and lemon juice. Slowly whisk in 1 cup stock mixture, then gradually stir back into soup. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until creamy, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in turkey and rice; continue cooking until warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes. Season to taste. Serve with dill, more pepper, a drizzle of oil, and lemon wedges.
ZIPPY AND TANGY TURKEY RICE SOUP
Great soup for using up leftover turkey. This soup has a little cayenne added to give it a kick.
Provided by M Vidito
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Turkey Soup Recipes
Time 3h5m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Place turkey carcass pieces into a large soup pot and cover with cold water. Stir in onion, celery leaves, and bay leaves, bring to a boil, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 2 hours. Strain broth and pour back into soup pot. Pick turkey meat from the carcass and chop meat into bite-size pieces.
- Heat butter in a skillet; cook and stir carrots and celery until tender, about 8 minutes. Stir carrots, celery, stewed tomatoes with juice, rice, green beans, chicken bouillon cubes, marjoram, thyme, rosemary, ginger, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper into broth. Mix in chopped turkey meat.
- Bring soup back to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until rice is tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove and discard rosemary sprigs; stir corn into soup. Adjust salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper to taste. Lay a paper towel on top of soup to absorb excess oil, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 168.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32.9 g, Cholesterol 6.1 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 580.9 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
BASIC TURKEY AND RICE SOUP
A nice basic soup, simple to make and an especially good use of your left over turkey meat!I like to serve it piping hot with different flavored crackers (like Sociables or Ritz or any type of vegetable flavoured crackers)
Provided by CookinwithGas
Categories White Rice
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a dutch oven, on medium heat, saute the garlic and onion in oil until tender.
- Add broth, rice, celery and carrot; Cover and simmer 15 minute.
- Add peas, nutmeg, sage and salt & pepper to taste; simmer on low 10 minutes.
- Add the turkey and heat through.
QUICK TURKEY AND RICE SOUP
Barley or orzo can stand in for rice from one batch to the next in our tasty and Quick Turkey and Rice Soup.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add leek, celery root, parsnip, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until leek is translucent, about 2 minutes.
- Add stock, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in turkey and rice, and cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.
TURKEY, KALE AND BROWN RICE SOUP
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, carrots and bell pepper and saute, stirring frequently, until the vegetables begin to brown and soften slightly, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the ground turkey and stir until the meat turns white and begins to color very slightly around the edges, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the herbes de Provence and stir, 1 minute. Add 4 cups broth, tomatoes and rice. Bring to a boil. Stir in the kale and season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and the freshly ground black pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Ladle the soup into bowls. Sprinkle each serving with parsley and Parmesan, if using, and serve.
GROUND TURKEY AND WILD RICE SOUP
I was looking for healthier ground turkey recipes and came up with this ground turkey soup with rice. I serve this with a fresh French bread. It also freezes really well!
Provided by Tracy Czarny
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Turkey Soup Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground turkey in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat. Drain and discard grease.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; stir in carrots, onion, celery, and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 10 minutes.
- Add broth, milk, parsley, thyme, and pepper. Stir in turkey and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in rice and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 71.6 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 891.6 mg, Sugar 3.1 g
TURKEY AND WILD RICE SOUP
My dear friend Shirley shared this recipe with me several years ago. Every time I think of her, I make the soup. I sometimes add a cup of cheddar cheese at the end and melt it in for an extra measure of comfort. -Carol Brault, Woodville, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h25m
Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine rice and water; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium heat. Add potatoes, onion, celery and carrot; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until almost tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir 2 minutes. Gradually stir in broth and undrained rice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened., Add cream, salt and rosemary; return to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in turkey; heat through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 832mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.
TURKEY RICE AND BARLEY SOUP
Myrna Sisel of Green Bay, Wisconsin makes the most of her turkey by simmering the carcass to create this soup that's warm and comforting on a cold winter's day The golden broth is full of rice, barley and colorful veggies.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 3h20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place carcass, water, bouillon and bay leaves in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours. Remove carcass; cool. , Remove meat from bones and cut into bite-size pieces; set meat aside. Discard bones. Strain broth and skim fat; discard bay leaves. Add rice and barley to broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. , Stir in the carrots, onion, celery, garlic, salt and pepper; cover and simmer 20-25 minutes longer or until the vegetables are tender. Add cubed turkey, parsley and reserved turkey; heat through.
Nutrition Facts :
CREAMY TURKEY (OR CHICKEN) AND WILD RICE SOUP
Steps:
- First off, you'll want to get your wild rice cooking, so it's ready to add to the finished soup. Prepare according to the package instructions. (It takes awhile - the instructions on my bag says to cook it for 55 minutes.) The remainder of the recipe can be made in one stock pot. Start by melting the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, carrots, mushrooms, and garlic. Stir well and saute until the onion is transparent and softened. Blend in flour, cooking until it bubbles a bit. Gradually add the broth, stirring constantly. Turn up the heat a bit and bring the soup to a low boil. Boil for 1 minute. Reduce heat slightly and add the cooked wild rice, half and half, soy sauce, salt, pepper, bay leaf, thyme, parsley, and turkey or chicken. Simmer for 20 minutes or until thoroughly warmed. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and taste test to see if it needs more salt and pepper. Serve with crackers or warm bread.
SARASOTA'S MINNESOTA TURKEY, MUSHROOM AND WILD RICE SOUP
This was a classic growing up. A little creamy, all fresh ingredients, mushrooms from a local farmer, and wild rice from a friend who was from MN, but rented one of our cottages every summer and always brought tons of MN Wild Rice. Now if you don't have turkey leftovers (which I almost always do), use chicken which will work just fine. But there is something about the turkey that is just perfect with this. If I don't have leftover turkey, I often buy a small turkey breast just so I can make this soup, and use the rest for sandwiches. And no turkey stock? ... chicken stock or broth is fine. Just don't skimp on a few things. 1) Sherry wine, 2) REAL wild rice, 3) fresh vegetables and, mushrooms, and; 4) fresh herbs. It just isn't the same otherwise. I can have just a bowl of this for dinner or it makes a great starter, or wonderful with just a salad or grilled sandwich.
Provided by SarasotaCook
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 bowls of soup, 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Soup Base -- In a large pot, melt the butter and add the leeks, onions, celery, fennel and garlic and cook on medium heat until slightly translucent and soft. About 5 minutes.
- Rice -- Add the rice right to the vegetable mixture and stir until well combined - then add the broth (start with 5 cups; you can always add more as the rice cooks), thyme, rosemary, worcestershire and bay leaf. Cover and cook on low heat (simmer) approximately 30 minutes until the rice is somewhat tender. Once again, taste for seasoning (salt and pepper) and add more broth if necessary. It depends on how thin or thick you like your soup. The soup still has a bit more time to cook which will allow the rice to finish cooking.
- Mushrooms -- At this point, add the sherry wine and mushrooms and continue to cook another 15-20 minutes until the rice is tender and the mushrooms are soft.
- Finish -- Everything is done - Now to finish off the soup. First, add in the turkey or chicken; and add the heavy cream to the soup. Increase the heat to medium and bring to a light boil and then reduce to a simmer for 5 minutes. Stir and add in any additional seasoning if necessary and the fresh parsley.
- Serve -- My favorite way to serve this is with a toasted baguette with melted gruyere cheese. Now, if you happen to have truffle oil -- drizzle a little on top, it is heaven. Can't get much better than that! ENJOY!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.8, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 7.6, Cholesterol 64.8, Sodium 102.4, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 4.4, Protein 17
TURKEY AND WILD RICE SOUP
Found this recipe in a magazine years ago and have made it faithfully after Thanksgiving ever since. It is similar to a "cream of" soup and ever so delicious with a few simple spice modifications I have made.
Provided by Judith N.
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add onion and mushrooms; cook 2 minutes, until onion is translucent.
- Add water and broth; stir in rice mix and seasoning packet; ground pepper, parsley, marjoram, thyme, and sage, bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes until rice is tender.
- Add sherry and boil 1 minute.
- Add turkey. (See NOTE)
- Reduce heat to low.
- Mix cream and egg yolk; stir in a few spoonfuls of soup.
- Add to soup in a slow steady stream, stirring constantly.
- Add soy sauce. Cook only until slightly thickened and hot; do not boil.
- NOTE: After rice cooks and turkey is added, add 3 more ladles of broth.
- (Note: This is my own personal preference and addition to the recipe to enhance the flavor of the end product).
CREAMY TURKEY AND WILD RICE SOUP
Categories Soup/Stew turkey Quick & Easy Dinner Fall
Yield Yield: About 5 servi
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Prepare rice according to directions listed on package. Halfway through the rice cooking, in a separate large pot, melt 1 Tbsp butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrots and celery and saute until slightly tender, about 4 minutes, adding in garlic during last 30 seconds of sauteing. Add chicken broth, thyme, marjoram, sage, rosemary and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Increase heat to medium-high, add chicken and bring mixture to a boil. Cover pot with lid and allow mixture to boil 12 - 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (rotating chicken to opposite side once during cooking for thicker chicken breasts - if they don't fully immerse in broth). Remove chicken and set aside on cutting board to cool 5 minutes then shred into small bite size pieces. Meanwhile reduce heat to low and add cooked rice. Add shredded chicken to soup. In a separate medium saucepan (I just rinsed and wiped out the rice pan), melt remaining 6 Tbsp butter over medium heat. Add flour and cook 1 1/2 minutes, whisking constantly. Then, while whisking vigorously, slowly pour milk into butter/flour mixture. Cook mixture, stirring constantly until it thickens. Add milk mixture to soup mixture in pot and cook about 5 minutes longer, or until soup is t
CABBAGE SOUP WITH GROUND TURKEY AND RICE
Folks are sure to comment on the great blend of spices and the hearty addition of cabbage in this soup.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 2h15m
Yield 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, brown meat and onion; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 2-3 hours. Discard bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts :
GROUND TURKEY AND RICE SOUP
Make and share this Ground Turkey and Rice Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kana6615
Categories Poultry
Time 1h20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put oil in large pot. Saute onions and celery.
- Add chicken broth, spices and rice. Cover and cook 1 hour over medium flame.
- Meanwhile, brown turkey meat and add to the soup mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper.
TURKEY, OKRA, AND RICE SOUP
Make and share this Turkey, Okra, and Rice Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Poultry
Time 1h53m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Heat the oil in an 8- to 10-quart stockpot over medium heat.
- Add in the onions, celery, carrots, leeks, bay leaves, and pepper.
- Stir/saute until the vegetables are tender but not browned, 5-8 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth, turkey, Creole seasoning, and tomatoes, and let simmer slowly for 35 minutes.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste with salt.
- Stir in the okra and simmer until just cooked, about 5 minutes.
- Add the diced green peppers and cook for 5 minutes.
- Serve the soup in individual bowls with 1 to 2 tablespoons of cooked rice in each.
HEDDA'S CHICKEN(OR TURKEY) AND RICE SOUP
Original recipe from a former colleague. This is so good with either left over chicken or or turkey or with meat purchased especially for the recipe. I added a specific amount of pepper and a pinch of dried tarragon. A good soup for kids to make and enjoy!
Provided by Hedda Lettuce in On
Categories Poultry
Time 50m
Yield 12 cups, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large soup pot, saute the carrots, onion and celery in the oil over medium high heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the chicken broth and rice, bring to a boil, then simmer on low for 15 minutes.
- Add the chicken and pepper and continue cooking until the vegetables are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Add the chopped parsley. Add salt to taste.
TURKEY, KALE AND BROWN RICE SOUP
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the shallots, carrots and bell pepper and saute, stirring frequently, until the vegetables begin to brown and soften slightly, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the ground turkey and stir until the meat turns white and begins to color very slightly around the edges, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the herbes de Provence and stir, 1 minute. Add 4 cups broth, tomatoes and rice. Bring to a boil. Stir in the kale and season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and the freshly ground black pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Ladle the soup into bowls. Sprinkle each serving with parsley and Parmesan, if using, and serve.
Tips:
- Choose the right turkey: Look for a turkey that is fresh or frozen, not thawed. A fresh turkey will have a pinkish hue to the skin and no signs of bruising or discoloration. A frozen turkey should be thawed in the refrigerator for 24 hours per 5 pounds.
- Cook the turkey properly: The best way to cook a turkey is to roast it in the oven. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C) and cook the turkey for 13 minutes per pound.
- Use a variety of vegetables: This soup is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and green beans.
- Season the soup to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You can also add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor.
- Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes: This will help the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve the soup with your favorite toppings: Some good choices include crackers, bread, and grated cheese.
Conclusion:
Turkey and rice soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a delicious and nutritious soup that the whole family will enjoy.
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