Turkey Wild Rice Soup

Recipe by: Regina Zona

“This is the perfect post-Thanksgiving Soup.”

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup butter, cubed
  • 2 carrots, finely chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 8 cups chicken or turkey broth
  • 2 cups cooked wild rice
  • 2 cups cubed cooked turkey
  • 2 cups half-and-half cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions:

  1. In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery and onion; cook and stir until tender.
  2. Stir in flour until blended; cook until bubbly. Gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened.
  3. Stir in remaining ingredients; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.