Classic Wild Rice Soup with Turkey

Name: Classic Wild Rice Soup with Turkey
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: Ingredients 1/2 cup yellow&nbsp; onion, finely chopped 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter 1/4 cup&nbsp; flour 4 cups chicken stock 2 cups cooked wild rice, medium grain 1/2 cup carrots, grated 1 cup cooked turkey, shredded or chopped 1/4 cup almonds, slivered 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup milk or half and half

By:

Co+op

Recipe Information

Total Time:

25 minutes

Servings:

Perfect for fall weather, simple to make and a delicious way to use up leftover turkey. Or make a vegetarian version.

Perfect for fall weather, simple to make and a delicious way to use up leftover turkey. For a vegetarian version, substitute seitan for the turkey and vegetable stock for the chicken broth.

Ingredients

1/2 cup yellow onion, finely chopped
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
1/4 cup flour
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups cooked wild rice, medium grain
1/2 cup carrots, grated
1 cup cooked turkey, shredded or chopped
1/4 cup almonds, slivered
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk or half and half

Preparation

In a large saucepan, melt better over medium heat. Saute onion 5-10 minutes, until soft.
Add flour and stir, then gradually whisk in stock to prevent lumps.
Add wild rice, carrots, turkey, almonds, and salt, and simmer 5 minutes.
Add milk or half and half and heat through.