Cream of Turkey and Rice Soup

Health score
36%
Cream of Turkey and Rice Soup
45 min.
7
915kcal

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Warm up your day with a hearty bowl of Cream of Turkey and Rice Soup, a comforting and rich dish perfect for lunch or dinner. This delightful soup, made with a love for home-cooked meals, is ideal for repurposing leftover turkey from your holiday feast or any special dinner. The magic begins with simmering a turkey carcass to extract rich flavors and create a savory broth that infuses each spoonful with warmth and nostalgia.

The combination of tender vegetables, creamy texture, and wholesome rice makes this soup not only satisfying but also nourishing. Imagine the aroma of melted butter and sautéed onions filling your kitchen as you create this dish. With a hint of fresh thyme, peppery undertones, and the lushness of whipping cream, every ingredient harmonizes to deliver a symphony of flavor.

This recipe serves seven, making it perfect for gatherings or meal prep to enjoy throughout the week. Whether you’re looking to cherish family traditions or simply warm up a chilly evening, this Cream of Turkey and Rice Soup will undoubtedly become a beloved addition to your recipe collection. So gather your ingredients and get ready to experience the ultimate comfort food—your family will thank you for it!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup butter 
  • large carrots chopped
  • stalks celery sliced
  • 0.5 cup flour all-purpose
  • teaspoons thyme or dried fresh chopped
  • 1.5 cups onion chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • cup rice long-grain uncooked
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt 
  •  shallots chopped
  •  turkey carcass 
  • cup whipping cream 

Equipment

  • pot
  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Place turkey carcass in a large stockpot or Dutch oven; add water to cover. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour.
  2. Remove carcass from broth, reserving 10 cups broth. Cool carcass, and pick meat from bones. Set meat aside.
  3. Melt butter in stockpot over medium-high heat.
  4. Add flour and cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly. (Roux will be a blond color.)
  5. Add onion, shallots, carrot, and celery to roux; reduce heat to medium. Cook 10 minutes, stirring often. Stir in reserved broth, turkey meat, rice, salt, pepper, and thyme; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
  6. Add whipping cream; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes or to desired thickness.

Nutrition Facts

Calories915kcal
Protein37.35%
Fat46.23%
Carbs16.42%

Properties

Glycemic Index
43.43
Glycemic Load
19.72
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
40.120869512143%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.49mg
Luteolin
0.22mg
Isorhamnetin
1.72mg
Kaempferol
0.33mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
7.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:915.06kcal
45.75%
Fat:46.51g
71.56%
Saturated Fat:16.01g
100.05%
Carbohydrates:37.2g
12.4%
Net Carbohydrates:34.52g
12.55%
Sugar:4.98g
5.54%
Cholesterol:303.37mg
101.12%
Sodium:1111.46mg
48.32%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:84.55g
169.1%
Vitamin B3:29.48mg
147.42%
Vitamin A:6530.43IU
130.61%
Selenium:86.8µg
123.99%
Vitamin B6:2.39mg
119.39%
Phosphorus:766.84mg
76.68%
Vitamin B12:4.56µg
76%
Vitamin B2:0.85mg
49.85%
Zinc:7.19mg
47.91%
Vitamin B5:3.58mg
35.83%
Potassium:1124.89mg
32.14%
Magnesium:114.84mg
28.71%
Manganese:0.56mg
28.09%
Iron:4.48mg
24.89%
Vitamin B1:0.32mg
21.29%
Copper:0.4mg
20.12%
Folate:67.52µg
16.88%
Vitamin K:15.56µg
14.82%
Calcium:110.43mg
11.04%
Vitamin D:1.65µg
10.99%
Fiber:2.68g
10.7%
Vitamin E:1.46mg
9.76%
Vitamin C:5.84mg
7.08%
Source:My Recipes