TURKEY AND WILD RICE SOUP

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My dear friend Shirley shared this recipe with me several years ago. Every time I think of her, I make the soup. I sometimes add a cup of cheddar cheese at the end and melt it in for an extra measure of comfort. -Carol Brault, Woodville, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup uncooked wild rice
4 cups water
1/2 cup butter, cubed
8 ounces red potatoes (about 2 medium), chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
2 cups cubed cooked turkey or chicken

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine rice and water; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 30 minutes., Meanwhile, in a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium heat. Add potatoes, onion, celery and carrot; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until almost tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in flour until blended; cook and stir 2 minutes. Gradually stir in broth and undrained rice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened., Add cream, salt and rosemary; return to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in turkey; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338 calories, Fat 19g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 832mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

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