Turkey and Wild Rice Soup

Still have leftover turkey from Thanksgiving? Turn it into a delicious meal with this recipe for Turkey and Wild Rice Soup!

Photo Courtesy of Taste of Home

Ingredients:

1 package (6 oz.) long grain and wild rice mix with seasoning
2 cups leftover turkey or chicken (can also use cubed chicken breasts)
1 large onion, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups diced carrots
2 cans (14.5 oz. each) chicken broth
½ teaspoon dried tarragon
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons flour
1 can (12 oz.) evaporated milk

Directions

Prepare rice mix according to package directions, omitting butter.  Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, sauté the onions in oil until translucent.  Add garlic and sauté 1-2 minutes longer.  Add the broth, tarragon, thyme, pepper, carrots, and turkey to the onions and garlic.  Bring to a boil and simmer until carrots are tender.  Add the prepared rice to the pot.  In a separate bowl, combine ½ cup of the evaporated milk with the flour and stir until smooth.  Add the flour mixture to the pot and simmer until thickened. 

**Soup will thicken over time as the rice absorbs some of the moisture.  Feel free to add additional chicken broth if soup becomes too thick.

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