Classic Wild Rice Soup with Turkey
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 6
Perfect for fall weather, simple to make and a delicious way to use up leftover turkey. For a vegetarian version, substitute seitan for the turkey and vegetable stock for the chicken broth.
Ingredients
1/2 cup Spanish onion, finely chopped
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
1/4 cup flour
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups cooked wild rice, medium grain
1/2 cup carrots, grated
1 cup cooked turkey, shredded or chopped
1/4 cup almonds, slivered
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk or half and half
Preparation
In a large saucepan, melt better over medium heat. Saute onion 5-10 minutes, until soft.
Add flour and stir, then gradually whisk in stock to prevent lumps.
Add wild rice, carrots, turkey, almonds, and salt, and simmer 5 minutes.
Add milk or half and half and heat through.
Nutritional Information
270 calories, 15 g. fat, 45 mg. cholesterol, 890 mg. sodium, 20 g. carbohydrate, 2 g. fiber, 14 g. protein
