Turkey Wild Rice Country Soup

Still need more ideas to use up your lefover turkey?  Try this turkey wild rice soup that is easy to make and oh so delicious especially on a cold winter day. You can substitute chicken instead of turkey if you wish.  You can’t go wrong with this dish.

Recipe by Mary Hoff, Culinary Expert, November 2022

Author: Michelle Hanson

Michelle Hanson, MA, RD, LD is Fresh & Natural Food’s Registered Dietitian. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Clinical Dietetics with a minor in Community Health from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities. She is a registered dietitian and current member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Michelle has been a nutrition consultant for numerous years as well as a nutrition research director at the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.

Michelle is passionate about food and nutrition and believes in helping people find simple, realistic ways to make healthy eating a part of their everyday lifestyle.
If you are interested in meeting Michelle or have questions for her, you can email her at: michelle@fnfoods.com. She will look forward to meeting you!

Servings: 10-12 | Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 60 minutes | Ready in: 75 minutes

Ingredients

• 1/4 c wild rice
• 1/4 c sliced celery
• 1/4c chopped onion
• 2 1/2 c chicken broth
• 1/2 t garlic powder
• 1/2 t dried basil
• 18 oz tomato juice (or equivalent in diluted sauce or paste)
• 1 can whole kernel corn, undrained
• 1 can stewed tomatoes, undrained
• 3 c cooked cubed turkey breast or chicken

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients except turkey(or chicken).
2. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes.
3. Add turkey, simmer another 30 minutes.
4. Serve hot and enjoy!