CREAM OF TURKEY WITH WILD RICE SOUP

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This creamy, comforting soup really chases away the chills on cold fall or winter nights. Turn to this recipe when you need to use up leftover turkey from a holiday meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h35m

Yield 9 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

6 cups chicken broth, divided
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 medium onions, chopped
2 medium carrots, shredded
1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
4 garlic cloves, minced
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups milk
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
2 to 3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley

Steps:

In a soup kettle, combine 3 cups broth, mushrooms, onions, carrots, rice and garlic; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-55 minutes or until rice is tender. , In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually whisk in milk and the remaining broth. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add to rice mixture. Add turkey and Worcestershire sauce; heat through. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 1059mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.