Smoky Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
This one-pot Smoky Turkey and Wild Rice Soup is a hearty and flavorful dish that's perfect for a chilly night. The ground turkey adds a rich, smoky flavor, while the wild rice provides a nutty texture and chewy bite. The vegetables add sweetness and depth, and the spices give the soup a warm and inviting aroma. This soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. You can add more vegetables, such as potatoes or green beans, or you can add a bit of heat with some chili powder or cayenne pepper. No matter how you make it, this Smoky Turkey and Wild Rice Soup is sure to be a hit.
The inspiration for this soup came to me on a cold winter night when I was craving something hearty and comforting. I had some ground turkey in the fridge, and I wanted to use it in a soup. I also had some wild rice on hand, and I thought it would be a great addition to the soup. I started by browning the ground turkey in a large pot, and then I added some chopped onion, celery, and carrots. I cooked the vegetables until they were softened, and then I stirred in the wild rice, chicken broth, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. I brought the soup to a boil, then reduced the heat and simmered it for 30 minutes, or until the rice was cooked through. The soup was delicious, and it was exactly what I was craving. The ground turkey added a rich, smoky flavor, and the wild rice provided a nutty texture and chewy bite. The vegetables added sweetness and depth, and the spices gave the soup a warm and inviting aroma. I've made this soup many times since then, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 cup wild rice
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a large pot over medium heat, brown the ground turkey. Drain off any excess fat.
  2. Add the onion, celery, and carrots to the pot and cook until softened.
  3. Stir in the wild rice, chicken broth, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through.
  4. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  5. Serve hot.
Why It Works
  • The ground turkey adds a rich, smoky flavor to the soup.
  • The wild rice provides a nutty texture and chewy bite.
  • The vegetables add sweetness and depth to the soup.
  • The spices give the soup a warm and inviting aroma.
  • This soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.