Delicious After the Holiday Turkey Rice Soup
Turn your holiday leftovers into a comforting bowl of perfection with this Delicious After the Holiday Turkey Rice Soup. Bursting with hearty chunks of tender turkey, vibrant vegetables, and a hint of fragrant herbs, this soup is a soul-warming way to breathe new life into post-feast ingredients. Featuring a savory broth base with long-grain white rice—or an optional wild rice blend for added depth—this recipe balances hearty and healthy flavors beautifully. Customize it with a splash of heavy cream for a luxurious, creamy texture or keep it light and brothy for a wholesome, guilt-free meal. Ready in just 50 minutes with minimal prep, it's the perfect make-ahead dish to feed a crowd or cozy up with on a chilly day. Don't forget a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a bright, flavorful finish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked turkey, shredded or chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 8 cups chicken or turkey stock
- 1 cup long-grain white rice (or wild rice blend)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream (optional, for a creamy version)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat until the butter is melted.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the vegetables are softened.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken or turkey stock and bring it to a boil.
Add the shredded turkey, rice, bay leaf, thyme, parsley, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.
Lower the heat to medium-low and let the soup simmer for about 25-30 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
If using heavy cream, stir it in during the last 5 minutes of cooking to create a creamy consistency.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper, if needed.
Remove the bay leaf and discard it. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
Serve warm and enjoy this comforting post-holiday meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2829 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 158.0 g | 203% | |
| Saturated Fat | 81.0 g | 405% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 914 mg | 304% | |
| Sodium | 10232 mg | 445% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 110.1 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.3 g | ||
| Protein | 227.1 g | 454% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 578 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 3910 mg | 83% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
