Best 8 Basic Turkey And Rice Soup Recipes

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In the realm of comforting and nourishing dishes, "Basic Turkey and Rice Soup" stands as a culinary beacon of simplicity and wholesomeness. Whether you're seeking a comforting meal on a chilly evening or a nourishing remedy for a cold, this classic soup delivers both warmth and healing in every spoonful. With its tender turkey, fluffy rice, and savory broth, "Basic Turkey and Rice Soup" epitomizes the essence of comfort food, effortlessly bringing solace and satisfaction to the soul.

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BASIC TURKEY AND RICE SOUP



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A nice basic soup, simple to make and an especially good use of your left over turkey meat!I like to serve it piping hot with different flavored crackers (like Sociables or Ritz or any type of vegetable flavoured crackers)

Provided by CookinwithGas

Categories     White Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon garlic clove, minced
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 cups low sodium chicken broth (Wolfgang Puck's preferred) or 3 cups low sodium vegetable broth (Wolfgang Puck's preferred)
1 large fresh carrot, diced
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup long grain white rice, uncooked (NOT instant)
1 (10 ounce) package green peas, thawed (from the freezer section)
1/2 teaspoon ground sage
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
salt and pepper (optional)
1 lb turkey breast, cooked and diced (Jennie-O preferred)

Steps:

  • In a dutch oven, on medium heat, saute the garlic and onion in oil until tender.
  • Add broth, rice, celery and carrot; Cover and simmer 15 minute.
  • Add peas, nutmeg, sage and salt & pepper to taste; simmer on low 10 minutes.
  • Add the turkey and heat through.

TURKEY RICE SOUP



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This soup is a quick and tasty way to use your turkey leftovers. The convenience of using frozen vegetables makes preparation a snap, and the low calories offer a healthy benefit.

Provided by Red Gold

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     RED GOLD®, Inc.

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups chicken broth
1 cup water
¼ teaspoon rosemary
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 (10 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
1 (6 ounce) box long grain white rice and wild rice, fast cooking
2 cups cooked turkey, chopped
2 (14.5 ounce) cans RED GOLD® Petite Diced Tomatoes

Steps:

  • In a large soup kettle. combine broth, water, rosemary, and black pepper. Bring to boil; stir in mixed vegetables, box of rice, and seasoning packet.
  • Return to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until vegetables and rice are tender. Stir in turkey and tomatoes; heat through. Stir in black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34.6 g, Cholesterol 38.3 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 728.3 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

QUICK TURKEY AND RICE SOUP



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Barley or orzo can stand in for rice from one batch to the next in our tasty and Quick Turkey and Rice Soup.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1 medium leek, white and light-green parts only, thinly sliced crosswise and rinsed well
3 ounces celery root, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice (3/4 cup)
1 medium parsnip, cut into 1/4-inch dice
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
4 1/2 cups Turkey Stock
1 1/2 cups shredded cooked turkey
1 cup cooked rice

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add leek, celery root, parsnip, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until leek is translucent, about 2 minutes.
  • Add stock, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in turkey and rice, and cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

BASIC TURKEY SOUP



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Katie Koziolek of Hartland, Minnesota notes, "I simmer a rich broth using the turkey carcass, then add favorite vegetables and sometimes noodles."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

TURKEY BROTH:
1 leftover turkey carcass (from a 12-14 pound turkey)
8 cups water
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 celery rib with leaves
1 small onion, halved
1 medium carrot
3 whole peppercorns
1 garlic clove
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1 teaspoon dried thyme
TURKEY VEGETABLE SOUP:
8 cups turkey broth
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh carrots
1-1/2 cups sliced celery
1 cup sliced fresh green beans
3/4 cup chopped onion
4 cups diced cooked turkey

Steps:

  • Place all broth ingredients in a large stockpot; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 25 minutes. Strain broth; discard bones and vegetables. Cool; skim fat. Use immediately for turkey vegetable soup, or refrigerate and use within 24 hours. , For soup, combine broth, bouillon, pepper and vegetables in a large stockpot. Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, 15-20 minutes. Add turkey; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 1024mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

EASY TURKEY AND RICE SOUP



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I make this all the time because it is so filling and so easy to make. Leftovers are just as good the next day, with or without rice!

Provided by Bookwyrm in the Kit

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (32 ounce) cartons chicken broth
2 lbs turkey breast, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/2 medium onion, diced
2 cups diced celery
5 ounces matchstick carrots (1/2 pack)
2 cups cooked rice (avoid quick types of rice, they will get too soggy)
spices (I recommend rosemary and other poultry seasonings)

Steps:

  • Bring the two cartons of broth to a boil and then reduce to med-high heat.
  • Add the cubed turkey and let it cook, stirring often. Add the spices now so it can infuse the broth better.
  • Prepare your rice in a separate pot and time it so it will be ready when the soup is ready.
  • Let the turkey cook for about 20-30 minutes until fully cooked.
  • Add vegetables and cook another 10 minuted until they are tender.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Place 1/2 cup rice in each bowl and then add soup, about 1-2 cups depending on how much you would like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.6, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 73.7, Sodium 846.2, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.3, Protein 31.3

TURKEY SOUP WITH RICE



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 3h25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 turkey carcass
2 stalks celery with leaves, coarsely chopped
2 carrots, coarsely chopped
1 onion, peeled and quartered
1 bay leaf
8 cups water
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 cups chopped carrots
1 cup rice
2 cups chopped leftover turkey
1 cup frozen or leftover corn
3 tablespoons fresh parsley
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot, combine carcass, celery, carrots, onion, bay leaf and water and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 2 to 3 hours over medium low heat. Strain and discard vegetables and bones. Reserve turkey stock. In a large pot, melt butter and cook onions until tender. Stir in celery and thyme. Stir in carrots and rice and toss to coat. Stir in turkey stock and bring to a simmer. Cook until vegetables and rice are tender. Stir in turkey, corn and parsley. Return to simmer and season to taste.

CLASSIC TURKEY AND RICE SOUP



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Is there anything as warm as a bowl of soup made with the leftovers of a meal that you shared with your family?

Provided by Sarah

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Turkey Soup Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 turkey carcass
1 large onion, halved and skin left on
1 large carrot, roughly chopped
1 stalk celery, roughly chopped
1 head garlic, halved
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
salt and ground black pepper to taste
water to cover
2 large onions, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • Combine turkey carcass, halved onion, roughly chopped carrot, roughly chopped celery, halved garlic head, 1 teaspoon rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper in a stockpot; pour in enough water to cover. Bring mixture to a boil, cover pot, reduce heat, and simmer until flavors have blended, about 1 hour.
  • Remove turkey carcass and pull remaining meat from bones; reserve meat and discard carcass. Remove vegetables and bay leaves from stock using a slotted spoon and discard.
  • Stir diced onions, diced carrots, diced celery, minced garlic, poultry seasoning, 1 teaspoon rosemary, and onion powder into stock; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer until vegetables are very tender, 20 to 30 minutes. Add cooked rice and turkey meat to soup; season with salt and pepper. Cook until rice and turkey meat are warmed, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 3.7 mg, Fat 1.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 56 mg, Sugar 4 g

HEARTY TURKEY 'N' RICE SOUP



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Use the leftover cooked turkey in the fridge to speed up dinner. You'll be ladling up bowlfuls of goodness in only 30 minutes. -Maggie Brewer, Canandaigua, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon butter
1 celery rib, sliced
1 medium carrot, sliced
1/2 cup chopped fresh mushrooms
2 cups chicken or turkey broth
12 ounces Velveeta, cubed
1-1/2 cups cubed cooked turkey
1-1/2 cups cooked rice
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add celery, carrot and mushrooms; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until tender. Stir in broth, cheese, turkey, rice, bouillon, celery salt and pepper. Cook and stir until cheese is melted and soup is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 1485mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

Tips:

  • If you are using a whole turkey, make sure to cook every part of it to ensure that it is cooked evenly. This can be done either by boiling it whole and then cutting it up, or by cutting it up first and cooking the parts separately.
  • You can use any kind of vegetables in this soup. Common vegetables used in turkey and rice soup include celery, carrots, potatoes, and onions.
  • For a richer flavor, use chicken broth instead of water.
  • You can add a bay leaf or two for added flavor.
  • Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the soup hot with a side of crusty bread or crackers.

Conclusion:

The most important thing to remember when making turkey and rice soup is to use fresh, quality ingredients. The fresher the ingredients, the better the soup will taste. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey, and it is also a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day.

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