Leftover Turkey Wild Rice Soup

Close-up of a wooden ladle lifting a portion of creamy turkey and rice soup, showing chunks of turkey, diced carrots, celery, and parsley in a creamy broth.

5 from 2 votes

Use up your leftover Thanksgiving turkey in this creamy wild rice soup recipe, all done in the slow cooker as a dump-and-set recipe. It's easy to make, super flavorful, and the kind of cozy, nutritious, and light meal you need after the holidays!

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 10

Servings servings

Author Melissa Williams

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Ingredients

2-3 cups cooked turkey chopped
3 medium carrots diced
2 stalks celery diced
1 small white onion diced
6 cups low sodium chicken stock or turkey stock
0.87 ounce turkey gravy packet one envelope - turkey or chicken gravy
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
4.3 ounce Long Grain & Wild Rice Rice A Roni discard the seasoning packet
¾ cup heavy cream
parsley optional for garnish

Instructions

To the basin of a 6 quart slow cooker, add the cooked turkey, diced carrots, celery, onion, stock, and seasonings.
2-3 cups cooked turkey, 3 medium carrots, 2 stalks celery, 1 small white onion, 6 cups low sodium chicken stock, 0.87 ounce turkey gravy packet, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon salt
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 hours or HIGH for 4 hours.
One hour before the cook time is up, add the rice to the slow cooker and stir. Replace the cover and continue cooking.
4.3 ounce Long Grain & Wild Rice Rice A Roni
Right before serving, stir in the cream and adjust salt & pepper, if needed.
¾ cup heavy cream
Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley and serve.
parsley

Notes

You can use leftover turkey or leftover chicken. Or a rotisserie chicken.
If using chicken, use a packet of chicken gravy.
If you prefer regular rice, rinse it and add one cup in place of the Rice A Roni.
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Soup will freeze well. Freeze in portions and store for up to 3 months.

Every slow cooker runs differently. Times given are a general recommendation and should be tested in your own slow cooker and adjusted as needed.

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