Leftover Turkey Soup with Rice
Turkey Rice Soup comes together quickly – a quick saute on the mirepoix veggies, simmer for 45 minutes, then add in the kale and you have a steaming bowl ready to go.
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Servings: 6 - 8 servings
Calories: 261kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large carrot sliced thin, about 1 heaping cup
- 1 large onion diced small, about 1 ½ cups
- 2 ribs celery sliced
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 inch piece ginger minced
- 10 cups turkey broth or chicken broth
- 3-4 cups chopped turkey
- 1 cup brown rice
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 pinch red pepper flakes
- 3-4 cups kale or other greens chopped
- Slices of fresh ginger about another inch, optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
Serving
- Green onions chopped for garnish
- Lemon or lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add carrots, onion, and celery and cook until onions are softened, about 6-8 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and cook one minute more. Add broth, chopped turkey, brown rice, red pepper flakes, and bay leaf to the pot.
- Bring to a low boil, cover with lid, reduce heat to low, and cook for 40-45 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in chopped kale and stir to wilt. Add ginger slices and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let sit five minutes to infuse soup with ginger.
- Serve with chopped green onions and lemon wedges.
Recipe Tips
- Add more broth at the end if needed: If the broth cooks down too much while the soup simmers, you can always stir in more broth at the end and heat it for a few extra minutes on the stove.
- Use white or dark meat: White and dark meat both work well for this recipe or you can use a mix of the two!
- Make the most of your Thanksgiving turkey carcass: If you’re making this soup from leftover Thanksgiving turkey, you can make the stock from the turkey carcass. It gives the best possible flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 261kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 1563mg | Potassium: 477mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 3149IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 2mg