LIGHT WILD RICE AND TURKEY SOUP

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There is a grocery store in Minneapolis - Byerly's - that has this soup in their deli. The original recipe used ham, but can easily be lightened up by using turkey and evaporated skim milk. We usually have it in the days following Thanksgiving.

Provided by Carolyn Haas @Linky1

Categories     Cream Soups

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 tablespoon(s) butter
1/2 cup(s) onion, minced
1/3 cup(s) flour
4 cup(s) chicken or turkey broth or stock
3 cup(s) wild rice, cooked
1/2 cup(s) carrot, shredded
2/3 - 1 cup(s) turkey, shredded or diced
1/4 cup(s) slivered almonds
1 can(s) (14 oz) light evaporated milk
4 tablespoon(s) sherry, optional or to taste
- salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Melt butter in dutch oven, sauté onion until softened. Add flour and stir. Slowly add broth. Stir over medium heat until starting to thicken.
  • Add rice and carrots. Bring to a boil and lower heat to simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Add turkey, almonds and milk. Stir until completely warmed. Stir in sherry, if you're using, and serve.

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