Delicious Smoked Turkey Wild Rice Soup Recipe

This Smoked Turkey Wild Rice Soup is a comforting and delicious soup that's perfect for cold nights. Made with tender smoked turkey, nutty wild rice, and a medley of vegetables, this soup is hearty, healthy, and packed with amazing flavors. It's easy to make and will warm you up from the inside out. With a subtle smokiness and a creamy texture, this soup is sure to become a family favorite. Serve it with crusty bread for a complete meal.

Ingredients

• 1 pound smoked turkey, shredded
• 1 cup wild rice, uncooked
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the shredded smoked turkey and cook for another 2 minutes.
4. Add the wild rice, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
6. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 45 minutes until the rice is cooked and tender.
7. Stir in the heavy cream and heat through, about 5 minutes.
8. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
9. Serve the smoked turkey wild rice soup hot with a side of crusty bread.

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