Best 6 Turkey Okra And Rice Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the flavorsome goodness of Turkey Okra and Rice Soup, a heartwarming and delectable dish that combines the richness of turkey, the subtle taste of okra, and the comforting texture of rice. This classic soup is a staple in many cultures, offering a delightful blend of savory and comforting flavors.

In this article, we bring you a collection of Turkey Okra and Rice Soup recipes that cater to diverse tastes and preferences. From traditional family recipes passed down through generations to innovative culinary creations, each recipe offers a unique take on this timeless dish. Whether you prefer a rich and creamy soup or a lighter, broth-based version, we have recipes that will satisfy your cravings.

Explore our collection of recipes that use different cuts of turkey, including succulent turkey breast, flavorful turkey thighs, or a combination of both. Discover variations that incorporate a variety of vegetables, herbs, and spices, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Each recipe provides detailed instructions, making it easy for home cooks of all skill levels to recreate this comforting soup in their own kitchens. Tips and variations are also included to help you customize the soup to your liking. You'll find recipes that are perfect for busy weeknights, as well as those that are ideal for special occasions.

So, gather your ingredients, prepare your cooking utensils, and embark on a culinary journey that will bring warmth and comfort to your table. Let the enticing aromas of Turkey Okra and Rice Soup fill your home as you create a dish that will be cherished by family and friends alike.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CLASSIC TURKEY AND RICE SOUP



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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

1 turkey carcass
1 large onion, halved and skin left on
1 large carrot, roughly chopped
1 stalk celery, roughly chopped
1 head garlic, halved
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
salt and ground black pepper to taste
water to cover
2 large onions, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 cups cooked rice

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

GRANNY'S OKRA SOUP



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A delicious beef and vegetable soup that is a variation on the okra and tomato-based soup my great-grandmother used to make on the farm in Alabama. It's great with fresh or canned veggies, works with just about any alterations - I use fresh, locally-grown ingredients and it's always amazing. All ingredient measurements are approximate. The important thing about Granny's okra soup is that the tomato is the main ingredient, but okra, lima beans and potatoes are important too. Adding or subtracting other vegetables to taste or based on availability is perfectly acceptable.

Provided by Jenn

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups chopped tomatoes
2 cups lima beans
2 cups chopped okra
2 cups chopped red potatoes
1 cup corn
1 cup green beans
½ cup chopped carrots
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
4 cups chicken stock
1 pound ground beef
½ tablespoon garlic powder
½ tablespoon celery salt
½ tablespoon onion powder
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed, or more to taste
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Combine tomatoes, lima beans, okra, potatoes, corn, green beans, carrots, and tomato paste in a large soup pot. Pour chicken stock over mixture and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer until vegetables begin to soften, about 15 minutes.
  • Season ground beef with garlic powder, celery salt, and onion powder. Set aside.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic when butter stops bubbling; cook and stir for 1 minute. Spread ground beef evenly in the pan. Cook until it has a nice brown sear, stirring minimally to end up with mostly medium-sized chunks, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain skillet and add beef, onions, and garlic to the soup pot.
  • Bring soup mixture to a boil; reduce heat to simmer, cover, and cook until vegetables and beef have cooked down, 1 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 49.3 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 7.1 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 1352.6 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

HEARTY TURKEY 'N' RICE SOUP



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Use the leftover cooked turkey in the fridge to speed up dinner. You'll be ladling up bowlfuls of goodness in only 30 minutes. -Maggie Brewer, Canandaigua, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon butter
1 celery rib, sliced
1 medium carrot, sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
2 cups chicken or turkey broth
12 ounces Velveeta, cubed
1-1/2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1-1/2 cups cooked rice
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add celery, carrot and mushrooms; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Stir in broth, cheese, turkey, rice, bouillon, celery salt and pepper. Cook and stir until cheese is melted and soup is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 1485mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

TURKEY SOUP WITH RICE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 3h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 turkey carcass
2 stalks celery with leaves, coarsely chopped
2 carrots, coarsely chopped
1 onion, peeled and quartered
1 bay leaf
8 cups water
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 cups chopped carrots
1 cup rice
2 cups chopped leftover turkey
1 cup frozen or leftover corn
3 tablespoons fresh parsley
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot, combine carcass, celery, carrots, onion, bay leaf and water and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 2 to 3 hours over medium low heat. Strain and discard vegetables and bones. Reserve turkey stock. In a large pot, melt butter and cook onions until tender. Stir in celery and thyme. Stir in carrots and rice and toss to coat. Stir in turkey stock and bring to a simmer. Cook until vegetables and rice are tender. Stir in turkey, corn and parsley. Return to simmer and season to taste.

TURKEY RICE SOUP



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This tasty soup has a surprisingly short simmering time. Leftover turkey has never tasted so good! If you don't have frozen mixed vegetables on hand, stir in extra veggies from your Thanksgiving meal until heated through.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
2 cups water
1/2 cup apple juice, optional
1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix
2-1/2 cups cubed cooked turkey
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute mushrooms and onion in oil for 3 minutes. Stir in the broth, water and apple juice if desired. Bring to a boil. Stir in rice mix. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. , Stir in turkey and vegetables; cook 5 minutes longer or until rice and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 714mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.

LOWCOUNTRY OKRA SOUP



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Representing ingredients from at least four continents and five spiritual traditions, this okra soup is a true amalgamation of global culinary influences, from West Africa to Peru, all of which intersect in the Lowcountry kitchen. This version belongs to Amethyst Ganaway, a chef and writer of Gullah Geechee ancestry, a direct descendant of people once enslaved on the lower Atlantic Coast. Ms. Ganaway's okra soup is not your Louisiana-style gumbo, thick with roux and rich with sausage and shrimp. It's a simple, wholesome dish that, like the best Gullah Geechee cooking, emphasizes the freshness of its ingredients. As Ms. Ganaway advised, "The okra will naturally thicken the broth, and the fresher it is, the better it'll do the job.'' Since the vegetable is cooked for just 10 minutes, it grows tender but not slimy, while the pod's caviar-like seeds add a textural pop with every bite.

Provided by Samin Nosrat

Categories     dinner, poultry, soups and stews, vegetables, main course

Time 4h

Yield About 3 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons neutral oil
2 pounds turkey necks
1 pound smoked turkey leg or thigh meat
1 medium white or yellow onion, quartered
Salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
15 ounces (fresh or canned) diced tomatoes (about 2 cups)
1 pound okra (fresh or frozen), trimmed and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
3 ears sweet corn, sliced off the cob
2 cups cooked fresh or canned butter beans (about 15 ounces), drained
Freshly cooked long-grain white rice, cornbread and hot sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Set an 8-quart Dutch oven or similar pot over medium-high heat. When it is hot, add oil. When oil shimmers, lay in turkey necks and sear until evenly golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Add 4 quarts water, smoked turkey, onion and a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a heavy simmer, with the lid ajar to ensure the pot doesn't boil over. Check pot every 30 minutes to remove any scum that forms, and add water as needed to ensure that the meat is always submerged. Cook for about 3 hours or until all the meat is tender and broth is flavorful.
  • While it's traditional to leave onion and bones in the soup (and suck meat off turkey neck as you eat), you can strain broth, remove onion and pick meat off bones at this point if desired, returning meat to broth. Either way, reduce broth to about 3 quarts, then stir in onion powder, paprika, cayenne and pepper, and season to taste with salt.
  • Stir in tomatoes, then simmer uncovered for 20 minutes. Taste, and adjust seasoning for salt, then add okra, reduce heat to low and cook until okra is just tender, not mushy, and still has bite to it, no more than 10 minutes. The okra will naturally thicken the broth as it cooks.
  • Stir in corn and beans, cook for another minute or 2, then serve immediately with rice, cornbread and hot sauce. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 1 month. Return to a boil for 3 minutes before serving.

Tips:

  • Choose the right turkey: Use a turkey breast or thighs for a leaner soup.
  • Brown the turkey before simmering: This will add flavor and help to keep the turkey moist.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Okra, tomatoes, bell peppers, and corn are all great additions to this soup.
  • Season the soup well: Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to taste.
  • Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and the okra to soften.
  • Serve the soup with rice or cornbread: This will help to soak up the broth and make a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Turkey okra and rice soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you are looking for a comforting and satisfying soup, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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