Best 11 Ground Turkey And Wild Rice Soup Recipes

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If you're looking for a warm and comforting dish that combines the goodness of ground turkey and the nutty flavor of wild rice, then a ground turkey and wild rice soup is the perfect choice. Packed with wholesome ingredients, this satisfying soup is not only delicious but also easy to make. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this versatile soup will delight your taste buds and bring a touch of homestyle coziness to your dining table.

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TURKEY WILD RICE SOUP



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Two Minnesota delicacies, turkey and wild rice, are the stars of this sensational soup. Be prepared to serve seconds! -Terri Holmgren, Swanville, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings (about 3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, cubed
2 carrots, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken or turkey broth
2 cups cooked wild rice
2 cups cubed cooked turkey
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery and onion; cook and stir until tender., Stir in flour until blended; cook until bubbly. Gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened., Stir in remaining ingredients; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts :

TURKEY & WILD RICE SOUP WITH VEGETABLES



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Thanksgiving turkey leftovers have never been so delicious. Wild rice adds a nutty flavor--plus extra protein and fiber--to this creamy, hearty soup. Try this easy, healthy turkey recipe to help you use your holiday extras.

Provided by Hilary Meyer

Categories     Turkey Leftover Recipes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 medium stalks celery, chopped
8 ounces cremini or white button mushrooms, chopped (3 cups)
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
1 cup wild rice
1 cup chopped green beans
2 ½ cups shredded cooked turkey or chicken (about 10 oz.)
2 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp. dried

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, celery, mushrooms, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened and the mushrooms have begun to release their liquid, about 6 minutes.
  • Sprinkle flour over the vegetables; cook, stirring, until the vegetables are coated and beginning to brown, about 1 minute more. Add broth and water; cook, scraping up any browned bits, for 1 minute.
  • Add wild rice and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to maintain a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 40 minutes. Add green beans; cover and continue cooking until the beans are soft and the rice is tender, about 10 minutes more.
  • Add turkey (or chicken), milk, lemon juice, and thyme. Cook, stirring, until warmed through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311.5 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 55.9 mg, Fat 9.5 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 454 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

GROUND TURKEY AND RICE SOUP



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I came up with this recipe by simply wanting a yummy, healthy soup with what I had in my fridge... added a little of this and that... and now I make it all the time!

Provided by BeccaBoo222

Categories     Poultry

Time 30m

Yield 1 1/2 cups, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 lb ground turkey
2 cups rice, uncooked
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 celery ribs, peeled and chopped
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 bell pepper, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies
4 cups chicken stock
4 cups water
3 tablespoons Knorr chicken bouillon
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon season salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon minced garlic clove

Steps:

  • Chop up all vegetables.
  • Saute ground turkey in the pot sprayed with Pam.
  • Spice turkey with season salt, pepper, cumin, garlic, and a little chili powder. Begin to brown.
  • Add vegetables and saute for 2 - 3 minutes.
  • Add can of green chiles and saute another 2 - 3 minutes.
  • Add 4 cups of chicken stock and 4 cups of water, and bouillon, and bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling, add rice.
  • Add a little more seasonings if desired.
  • Bring back to a boil, and then simmer for approximately 20 minutes or until the rice is tender.
  • Remove from heat and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.5, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 15.7, Sodium 501.9, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.1, Protein 8.7

GROUND TURKEY AND WILD RICE SOUP



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I was looking for healthier ground turkey recipes and came up with this ground turkey soup with rice. I serve this with a fresh French bread. It also freezes really well!

Provided by Tracy Czarny

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

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground turkey
2 tablespoons salted butter, or to taste
2 medium carrots, diced
1 small onion, diced
1 stalk celery, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth, or more to taste
1 cup 1% milk
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
3 ½ cups cooked wild rice

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground turkey in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat. Drain and discard grease.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; stir in carrots, onion, celery, and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 10 minutes.
  • Add broth, milk, parsley, thyme, and pepper. Stir in turkey and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 minutes. Stir in rice and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.6 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 71.6 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 891.6 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

CREAM OF TURKEY AND WILD RICE SOUP



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 24m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 cups sliced mushrooms (about 4 ounces)
3/4 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped carrots
1/4 cup chopped shallots
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup quick-cooking or instant wild rice (see Ingredient Note)
3 cups shredded cooked turkey or chicken (12 ounces; see Tip)
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • This is a healthier twist on a classic creamy turkey and wild rice soup that hails from Minnesota. Serve with a crisp romaine salad and whole-grain bread.
  • 1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms, celery, carrots and shallots and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add flour, salt and pepper and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes more.
  • 2. Add broth and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits. Add rice and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until the rice is tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in turkey (or chicken), sour cream and parsley and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes more.
  • TIP: Ingredient note: Quick-cooking or instant wild rice has been parboiled to reduce the cooking time. Conventional wild rice takes 40 to 50 minutes to cook. Be sure to check the cooking directions when selecting your rice-some brands labeled "quick" take about 30 minutes to cook. If you can't find the quick-cooking variety, just add cooked conventional wild rice along with the turkey at the end of Step 2.
  • Tip: To poach chicken breasts, place boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a medium skillet or saucepan. Add lightly salted water to cover and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low and simmer gently until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • From www.eatingwell.com with permission. 2009 Eating Well Inc. Photo by Ken Burris

TURKEY WILD RICE SOUP II



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This soup will warm your home and your heart. True Northern comfort food. Save Thanksgiving and Christmas turkey leftovers just so that you can make this yummy soup. I created this recipe using leftovers that I had frozen.

Provided by Galynn

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

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

⅔ cup uncooked wild rice
2 cups water
6 tablespoons butter
¼ cup finely chopped onion
¼ cup finely chopped celery
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
4 cups turkey broth
⅓ cup shredded carrot
2 cups chopped cooked turkey
½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
¼ cup chopped slivered almonds
½ teaspoon lemon juice
¾ cup half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • Bring the wild rice and water to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender but not mushy, 40 to 45 minutes. Drain off any excess liquid, fluff the rice with a fork, and cook uncovered 5 minutes more. Set the cooked rice aside.
  • Melt the butter in a soup pot over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion and celery until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the flour, and cook until it turns a pale yellowish-brown color, 3 to 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in the turkey stock until no lumps of flour remain. Stir in the carrot. Bring the mixture to a simmer, and cook, whisking constantly, until the stock is thick and smooth and the carrot is tender, about 2 more minutes.
  • Stir in the wild rice, turkey, salt, pepper, and almonds. Return to a simmer, and cook 2 more minutes to heat the ingredients. Stir in the lemon juice and half-and-half; bring the soup almost to a boil, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 60.9 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 794.5 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

TURKEY AND WILD RICE SOUP



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced 1/4 inch thick
3 leeks (white and light green parts only), halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
3 carrots, sliced 1/4 inch thick
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Zest of 1 lemon (removed in wide strips with a vegetable peeler), plus 2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 bay leaves (preferably fresh)
12 ounces cooked turkey (white and dark meat; skin removed), cut into cubes (about 3 cups)
1 cup wild rice blend
6 cups baby spinach (about 7 1/2 ounces)

Steps:

  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring once or twice, until well browned, about 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and cook until melted. Add the leeks and carrots and season with 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the leeks are softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the thyme and stir to combine. Add the chicken broth, lemon zest, bay leaves and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium to maintain a simmer. Add the turkey and wild rice; simmer until the rice is just tender, 13 to 15 minutes.
  • Add the spinach and simmer until wilted, about 1 minute. Discard the bay leaves and lemon zest and stir in the lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Divide the soup among bowls.

QUICK TURKEY-WILD RICE SOUP



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After only 10 minutes of preparation, you'll be dishing up tasty bowlfuls in no time!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups)
1 package (8 oz) 98% fat-free oven-roasted turkey breast, cubed (about 2 cups)
2 cups water
2 tablespoons instant chopped onion
1 package (6 oz) original-flavor long-grain and wild rice mix
2 cups soymilk

Steps:

  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour with wire whisk until well blended. Slowly stir in broth with wire whisk. Stir in turkey, water, onion, rice and contents of seasoning packet.
  • Heat to boiling over high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer about 25 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • Stir in soymilk; heat just to boiling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

CREAM OF TURKEY AND WILD RICE SOUP



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A dear friend brought me some of this soup when I was ill-and it instantly hit the spot. I asked her for the recipe and I've made it several times since, especially when I have leftover turkey to use up. Now I like to take it to friends when they're not feeling well. It's just the filling meal to warm you up on a cold, wintry day! -Doris Cox, New Freedom, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
2 tablespoons butter
3 cups water
2 cups chicken broth
1 package (6 ounces) long grain and wild rice mix
2 cups diced cooked turkey
1 cup heavy whipping cream
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion and mushrooms in butter until onion is tender. Add water, broth and rice mix with seasoning; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender. Stir in turkey and cream; heat through. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 857mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

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.

TURKEY AND WILD RICE SOUP



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Found this recipe in a magazine years ago and have made it faithfully after Thanksgiving ever since. It is similar to a "cream of" soup and ever so delicious with a few simple spice modifications I have made.

Provided by Judith N.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 medium onion, chopped
4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
2 1/3 cups water
2 cups chicken broth (or broth from cooked down turkey carcass)
1 (6 ounce) package long grain and wild rice blend
2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)
2 cups diced cooked turkey
1 cup heavy cream
1 egg yolk
pepper, ground,to taste
1 tablespoon parsley
1/4 teaspoon marjoram
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon sage
1/8 cup soy sauce, (see note)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add onion and mushrooms; cook 2 minutes, until onion is translucent.
  • Add water and broth; stir in rice mix and seasoning packet; ground pepper, parsley, marjoram, thyme, and sage, bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat; cover and simmer 20 to 25 minutes until rice is tender.
  • Add sherry and boil 1 minute.
  • Add turkey. (See NOTE)
  • Reduce heat to low.
  • Mix cream and egg yolk; stir in a few spoonfuls of soup.
  • Add to soup in a slow steady stream, stirring constantly.
  • Add soy sauce. Cook only until slightly thickened and hot; do not boil.
  • NOTE: After rice cooks and turkey is added, add 3 more ladles of broth.
  • (Note: This is my own personal preference and addition to the recipe to enhance the flavor of the end product).

Tips:

  • When selecting ground turkey, opt for a leaner variety, such as 93% lean, to reduce the fat content in the soup.
  • To enhance the flavor of the soup, use flavorful vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions, and sauté them until they are slightly caramelized.
  • Use a combination of fresh and dried herbs for a more complex flavor profile. Fresh herbs like thyme and rosemary add a bright, aromatic touch, while dried herbs like oregano and basil provide a warm, earthy flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of wild rice. There are many varieties available, each with its unique flavor and texture. Some popular choices include long-grain wild rice, short-grain wild rice, and black wild rice.
  • Let the soup simmer for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop. The longer it simmers, the better it will taste.

Conclusion:

Ground turkey and wild rice soup is a delicious and nutritious meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is packed with lean protein, whole grains, and vegetables, and it is low in fat and calories. With its rich flavor and hearty texture, this soup is sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate. So next time you're looking for a healthy and comforting meal, give this ground turkey and wild rice soup a try. You won't be disappointed.

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