Savory Creamy Turkey and Rice Delight
This comforting creamed turkey and rice soup is a delightful blend of tender turkey, fresh vegetables, and creamy richness. Bursting with flavor, it combines the goodness of lean turkey meat with classic ingredients like sweet carrots, crisp celery, and hearty rice, all enveloped in a velvety cream base. Perfect for using up leftover turkey, this soup is not only a family favorite but also an ideal dish for cozy gatherings or festive occasions. Warm up your kitchen with the aroma of this soul-satisfying treat that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
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Servings
260
Calories
13
Ingredients
Ingredients
Turkey carcass
1 (14 lb.)
Water
14-16 (cups (enough to cover the turkey carcass))
Onion
1 (large, chopped fine)
Celery
3 (stalks, sliced thin)
Carrots
4 (large, sliced thin)
Long grain white rice
1/2 (cup, uncooked)
Butter
1 (cup)
Flour
1 1/2 (cups)
Half-and-half cream
1 (pint)
Cooked turkey
5 (cups, diced)
Poultry seasoning
1/2 (teaspoon)
Instant chicken bouillon granules
6 (teaspoons)
Salt and pepper
to taste
Instructions
1
Start by placing the turkey carcass in a large soup kettle and covering it with water (approximately 14-16 cups).
2
Bring the mixture to a rapid boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 1.5 hours.
3
Once cooked, carefully remove the carcass from the kettle, allowing the stock to cool slightly. Reserve the turkey meat for later use.
4
Strain the broth through a fine mesh sieve to remove any solids, then set the clear stock aside.
5
In a separate large saucepan, sauté the chopped onions, sliced celery, sliced carrots, and uncooked rice together with 1 quart (4 cups) of the reserved stock.
6
Bring this mixture to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and allow it to cook for about 20 minutes until the rice and vegetables are tender.
7
In another large soup kettle, melt the butter over medium heat.
8
Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook until the mixture becomes bubbly but does not brown.
9
Gradually whisk in the half-and-half cream, followed by the remaining stock (approximately 8 cups), and continue stirring until the soup thickens and bubbles.
10
Add the cooked vegetable and rice mixture, along with the diced turkey meat and seasonings including poultry seasoning, instant chicken bouillon, salt, and pepper.
11
Heat the soup slowly until it reaches a pleasurable serving temperature, stirring occasionally.
12
Ladle into bowls and enjoy this hearty, creamy turkey soup with your favorite bread.
Nutrition Information
16g
Fat
19g
Carbs
13g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Savory Creamy Turkey and Rice Delight?
It is a comforting creamed turkey and rice soup featuring a blend of tender turkey, fresh vegetables, and a velvety cream base.
How many calories are in a serving of this turkey soup?
Each serving contains 260 calories.
What is the fat content of this recipe?
This recipe contains 16g of fat per serving.
How much protein does this soup provide?
There are 13g of protein per serving.
What is the carbohydrate count for this dish?
This soup contains 19g of carbohydrates per serving.
How do I prepare the turkey stock?
Place a turkey carcass in a kettle with 14-16 cups of water, boil, then simmer for 1.5 hours before straining.
What vegetables are included in the recipe?
The soup includes one large onion, three stalks of celery, and four large carrots.
What type of rice is used?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of uncooked long grain white rice.
How much cooked turkey is needed?
You will need 5 cups of diced cooked turkey meat.
What is used to make the soup creamy?
The creaminess comes from a pint of half-and-half cream and a roux made of butter and flour.
How much butter is required for the base?
The recipe requires 1 cup of butter.
How much flour is used for thickening?
The recipe uses 1 1/2 cups of flour.
What seasonings are recommended?
Poultry seasoning, instant chicken bouillon granules, salt, and pepper are used for seasoning.
How much poultry seasoning should I add?
Use 1/2 teaspoon of poultry seasoning.
How many teaspoons of chicken bouillon are needed?
The recipe calls for 6 teaspoons of instant chicken bouillon granules.
Is this recipe good for using leftovers?
Yes, it is specifically described as an ideal dish for using up leftover turkey meat and a turkey carcass.
How long does it take to cook the vegetables and rice?
The vegetables and rice should simmer in a quart of stock for about 20 minutes until tender.
How large should the turkey carcass be?
The ingredient list suggests a turkey carcass from a 14 lb. bird.
How many cups of water are needed to cover the carcass?
Approximately 14 to 16 cups of water are needed.
What is the first step in the instructions?
Start by placing the turkey carcass in a large soup kettle and covering it with water.
How should the carrots be prepared?
Four large carrots should be sliced thin.
How should the celery be prepared?
Three stalks of celery should be sliced thin.
How should the onion be prepared?
One large onion should be chopped fine.
What should I do after the carcass is cooked?
Remove the carcass from the kettle, reserve the meat for later, and strain the broth.
When do I add the diced turkey?
Add the diced turkey along with the cooked vegetable and rice mixture after the soup base has thickened.
How should the half-and-half be added?
Gradually whisk in the half-and-half cream after the butter and flour mixture becomes bubbly.
What is the total ingredient count?
There are 13 ingredients in this recipe.
What temperature should the soup be served at?
Heat the soup slowly until it reaches a pleasurable serving temperature.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include soup, turkey, creamy, comfort food, leftover turkey, rice, poultry, and vegetable soup.
What can I serve with this soup?
The instructions suggest ladling the soup into bowls and enjoying it with your favorite bread.