The perfect recipe for holiday meal leftovers!
Turkey Wild Rice Soup
Ingredients
4-6 cups shredded leftover turkey
2 cups leftover wild rice
Any leftover unsauced cooked vegetables – corn, carrots, green beans, peas
3-4 cups leftover gravy (canned or boxed also works)
4-6 cups turkey broth (can use chicken broth also)
1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half, if desired
Salt and pepper to taste
Dry sherry, optional
Fresh chopped parsley to serve
Preparation
In the pot over medium heat, combine turkey, rice, vegetables, gravy. Gradually add broth until you get the consistency you desire. Taste for seasoning and adjust if needed. Add a splash (up to ¼ cup) dry sherry, stir to heat. Off heat, add some cream or half-and-half if desired. Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley.
Other additions could include:
Sauteed leeks
Sauteed mushrooms
Cooked and crumbled bacon
Diced ham
Cubed squash
More fresh or dried herbs such as sage and/or thyme