Creamy Wild Rice Turkey Soup

Creamy Wild Rice Turkey Soup

45 mins
easy
6 servings

A hearty and flavorful Creamy Wild Rice Turkey Soup, perfect for a cozy evening. This recipe is easy to follow and packed with wholesome ingredients.

Comfort FoodSoupVegetarianWinter

Equipment Needed

  • Large Pot
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients

  • 1.00 tablespoonExtra Virgin Olive Oil(Use high-quality olive oil for best flavor.)
  • 2.00 cupsMushrooms(Sliced mushrooms add depth of flavor.)
  • 0.75 cupCelery(Chopped celery adds freshness.)
  • 0.75 cupCarrots(Chopped carrots add sweetness.)
  • 0.25 cupShallots(Finely chopped shallots for a subtle onion flavor.)
  • 0.25 cupAll-Purpose Flour(For thickening the soup.)
  • 0.25 teaspoonSalt(Season to taste.)
  • 0.25 teaspoonBlack Pepper(Freshly ground for best flavor.)
  • 4.00 cupsVegetable Broth(Use low-sodium broth for better control.)
  • 1.00 cupWild Rice(Quick-cooking wild rice is ideal.)
  • 3.00 cupsCooked Lentils(For a vegetarian option.)
  • 0.50 cupSour Cream(Adds creaminess.)
  • 2.00 tablespoonsFresh Parsley(Chopped fresh parsley for garnish.)

Instructions

1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add mushrooms, celery, carrots, and shallots; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Stir in flour, salt, and pepper; cook for 2 minutes more.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

3

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

4

Add wild rice and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until rice is tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

5

Stir in lentils (if using), sour cream, and parsley.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

6

Cook for another 2 minutes until heated through.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

7

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

8

Ladle into bowls and serve hot.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

9

Garnish with extra parsley or a sprinkle of paprika.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

10

Serve with crusty bread for dipping.

Estimated time: 1 minutes