The Best Turkey Soup Ever

This soup is so tasty that I buy turkey during the year just to make it. And after Thanksgiving, it's the perfect way to use up some of your leftovers.

Creamy Turkey & Wild Rice Soup

5 tablespoons butter (1 tablespoon for sauteing, 4 tablespoons for cream sauce)

1/3 cup diced celery (1/4" dice)

1/2 cup diced carrots (1/4" dice)

1 small onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)

4 cups chicken broth (1 32-ounce carton)

1 cup water

3/4 cup wild rice

2 cups diced cooked turkey (about 1 pound)

6 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning

1 1/4 cups half-and-half

2 tablespoons white wine (optional)

3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

Make the soup: Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the celery, carrots, and onions, sauteing until softened - about 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth, water, wild rice, and turkey. Bring to a boil; then lower the heat, cover, and simmer for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Make the cream sauce: Meanwhile, melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Mix the flour and poultry seasoning together in a small bowl and then add to the butter; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in the half-and-half and cook until slightly thickened - about 1 minute. Stir the sauce into the soup. Stir in the white wine, bacon, salt, and pepper. Serve.

You can find this recipe and many more in my cookbook, The Farm Chicks in the Kitchen.

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Comments

[Carol]

YUM! This looks delicious!

[Trisha Brink]

Hello Miss Serena! I just wanted to stop by on my rounds today to say how thankful I am for wonderful you! I have been inspired by all that you do and share here on your blog...and since it's my week to give shout outs to those I'm thankful for (Thanksgiving here in the USA tomorrow!) I thought I'd stop by and let you know.

Cheers for a great Christmas Season, may you be blessed beyond measure!

Trish

[Teresa]

Happy Thanksgiving! Wanted to let you know my husband, two children & I traveled to Atlanta today (2 hr car ride) & your Christmas book kept me company all the way. I love that book more than you will ever know. Thank you for the wonderful recipe & hope you have a fantastic weekend.

[emily]

looks delicious, how many servings is this? trying to decide whether to single or double batch it?

[Serena]

Emily,
This recipe makes 6 generous servings. :)
Serena

[Sandy]

Made this soup and it is AMAZING! I think it is simpy the Best Soup Ever!! I made the soup with gluten free flour and it was perfect. Thank you so much for sharing - already a family favorite!!