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Easy One-Pot Leftover Turkey Soup with Rice

Close-up of a white bowl filled with rich turkey soup, featuring shredded turkey, rice, carrots, and celery.
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Transform your leftover turkey into a hearty, comforting meal with this simple one-pot soup recipe. It is perfect for busy weeknights and uses basic ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups low-sodium turkey or chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked leftover turkey, shredded or diced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the carrots, celery, and onion to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the turkey broth. Add the shredded turkey, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a boil.
  5. Stir in the uncooked rice. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the rice is tender.
  6. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Stir in the frozen peas and cook until they are heated through, about 2 minutes.
  7. Taste the soup and add salt and pepper as needed. Serve hot for a cozy dinner.

Notes

  • If you do not have leftover turkey, you can substitute with 1 pound of raw turkey breast, cut into cubes, and add it when you add the broth. Cook until the turkey is done before adding the rice.
  • For a richer flavor, use homemade turkey stock if you have it.
  • This soup freezes well. Cool completely before storing in airtight containers.

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