Turkey and Rice Soup with Sweet Potato

Turkey and Rice Soup with Sweet Potato

Servings

6

servings
Prep time

15

minutes
Cooking time

1

hour 

If you are still craving that delicious Thanksgiving meal, or froze some leftovers but need a lighter recipe after days of feasting…this soup recipe is for you!!

Ingredients

  • 2-3 cups of shredded cooked turkey (leftover turkey is perfect)

  • 1 Tbsp. of avocado oil

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 2 celery stalks, diced

  • 2 medium carrots, sliced

  • 8 ounces of Baby Bella mushrooms, sliced

  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced

  • 4 cups of vegetable broth plus 2 cups of chicken broth (add additional broth if needed)

  • 1 large sweet potato, cooked and diced

  • 1 cup of uncooked wild rice ( we used Wegmans Wild Rice Blend-brown rice, wild rice and farro)

  • 1 Tbsp. of fresh thyme

  • 1 Tbsp. of Old Bay Seasoning

  • 1/4 -1/2 tsp. of hot sauce

  • Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper

  • 3 Tbsp. of butter

  • 3 Tbsp of flour

  • 1 cup of 2% milk 

  • 1/2 cup of coconut milk

  • 2 cups of chopped fresh kale or spinach

Directions

  • Heat oil in large stockpot. Add onion, celery, carrots, salt and pepper. Saute until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add mushrooms and garlic, cook another 5 minutes.
  • Add vegetable and chicken broth. Add sweet potato, rice, Old Bay Seasoning, thyme,  hot sauce, salt and pepper (to taste). Continue cooking until the soup reaches a simmer. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for additional 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • While soup is simmering, prepare cream sauce in separate saucepan. Melt butter, whisk in flour until combined, cook for approximately 1 minute. Gradually add 2% milk and coconut milk, whisk until combined.

  • Add cream sauce and kale or spinach to soup. Gently stir until combined. Add additional broth if needed.

TIPS

  • 1. Shredded chicken will also be delicious.
  • 2. Gluten-free flour can be substituted if needed. 

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