The Day After Turkey and Rice Soup
Transform your holiday leftovers into comfort in a bowl with "The Day After Turkey and Rice Soup"! This easy, flavorful recipe is the perfect way to repurpose cooked turkey, paired with tender rice and a medley of aromatic vegetables like onion, carrots, and celery. Simmered in a savory turkey or chicken stock and seasoned with fragrant thyme, rosemary, and a hint of garlic, this hearty soup is a celebration of cozy, homemade flavors. Ready in under an hour and customizable with fresh parsley or a splash of lemon juice for added brightness, it’s ideal for warming up cold winter days while reducing food waste. Whether served as a light lunch or satisfying dinner, this leftover turkey soup will become a post-holiday tradition your family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked turkey (shredded or diced)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large yellow onion (diced)
- 2 medium carrots (sliced into rounds)
- 2 medium celery stalks (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup uncooked rice (white or brown)
- 8 cups turkey stock (or chicken stock)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoons dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and sliced celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the uncooked rice to the pot, stirring to coat it in the butter and vegetables.
Pour in the turkey stock and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Add the dried thyme, dried rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to incorporate the seasonings.
Lower the heat to a simmer, cover the pot, and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
Stir in the leftover turkey and cook for another 5 minutes to heat through.
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. If desired, stir in chopped fresh parsley and a splash of lemon juice for brightness.
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Ladle into bowls and enjoy warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
378 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.8 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 108 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 1603 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.6 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.7 g | ||
| Protein | 41.8 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 72 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 610 mg | 13% | |
*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.
