Delicious Leftover Turkey & Rice Soup Recipe
This Delicious Leftover Turkey & Rice Soup Recipe is warm, comforting and perfect for using leftover turkey.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked turkey shredded
- 1 cup cooked rice or uncooked rice for cooking in soup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 carrots chopped
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 5 cups chicken or turkey broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Prepare ingredients
- Chop onion, carrots, celery and garlic. Shred leftover turkey into small pieces for easy eating.
Cook vegetables
- Heat olive oil in a large pot. Add onion, carrots and celery. Cook until soft and fragrant.
Add garlic
- Add minced garlic and cook for one minute. This adds strong flavor to the soup base.
Pour broth
- Add broth into the pot. Bring to a gentle boil for cooking the soup.
Add turkey and rice
- Add shredded turkey and rice. Stir well so everything combines evenly.
Add seasoning
- Add salt, pepper and thyme. Mix well for balanced flavor.
Simmer the soup
- Cook on low heat for 20 minutes. This helps flavors blend and rice soften.
Add lemon juice
- Stir in lemon juice at the end. This adds freshness and brightness.
Serve and garnish
- Serve hot and garnish with fresh parsley for color and taste.
Notes
- Use leftover roasted turkey for best flavor
- Add spinach or peas for extra nutrition
- Use brown rice for a healthier option
- Add chili flakes for a spicy version
- Use homemade broth for richer taste
- Add noodles instead of rice if desired
- Add cream for a richer soup