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Turkey Wild Rice Soup

Leftlover Turkey Wild Rice Soup Recipe

Turkey Wild Rice Soup is a classic American-style soup madewith cooked turkey, wild rice, vegetables, herbs, broth, and milk. The wildrice adds a chewy texture, while the turkey gives protein and depth. Herbs likethyme, rosemary, and bay leaf bring a gentle, earthy flavor. This soup oftenappears after holidays, but it works well year-round.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup uncooked wild rice or 1½ cups cooked
  • 6 cups chicken or turkey broth
  • 2 cups cooked turkey diced
  • 1 cup milk or half-and-half
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Optional: fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large Soup Pot or Dutch Oven
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Wooden Spoon or Spatula
  • Small saucepan (optional)
  • Ladle

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, carrot, and celery. Stir and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
  3. Add garlic, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Stir for 30 seconds.
  4. Add wild rice and broth. Drop in the bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
  5. Lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes until rice is tender.
  6. Add cooked turkey and simmer for 5 more minutes.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk flour with milk until smooth.
  8. Slowly pour the mixture into the soup while stirring.
  9. Cook for 5–7 minutes until the soup thickens.
  10. Remove bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  11. Serve hot with fresh parsley on top.

Notes

For the best Turkey Wild Rice Soup, control your heat. Always keep it at a gentle simmer after adding dairy. High heat can cause curdling. If your soup gets too thick, add warm broth slowly. Wild rice absorbs liquid over time, especially during storage. Also, cut turkey evenly so every spoon has balanced flavor and texture. Taste before serving and adjust salt only at the end since broth salt levels vary.