#24 in my '100 30 Minute Meals' series is this simple yet delicious Turkey and Rice Soup. Made with ground turkey, fresh veggies, garlic & herbs, and tender rice in a warm broth.
Why You'll Love this Turkey and Rice Soup:
- It comes together in just 30 minutes & in one pot!
- This soup is made with budget friendly, simple, pantry ingredients.
- Naturally gluten-free and can easily be made dairy-free.
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Key Ingredients:
- Ground Turkey: Seasoned and cooked until browned and crumbled.
- Celery, Onions, Carrots, & Garlic: Classic aromatics are sauteed in butter.
- White Rice: Simmered alongside the aromatics in broth until tender. White rice cooks quickly and gives the soup a cozy texture.
- Kale: Simmered until soft, kale adds colors, nutrients, and texture.
- Fresh Thyme & Pinch of Nutmeg: Adds flavor and depth.
Dietary Swaps:
- Gluten-Free: This soup is naturally gluten-free, just ensure that all store-bought ingredients (especially broth) are labeled gluten-free.
- Dairy-Free: Swap butter for a dairy-free version, such as Earth Balance.
- Vegetarian: Swap turkey for a plant-based substitute such as Impossible Foods Ground 'Sausage' and use a veggie broth.
Recipe Variations:
- Add Acidity, with a splash of lemon or white wine.
- Make it Creamy, by adding ½ cup of heavy cream or coconut milk.
- Swap the Greens for spinach or swiss chard.
- Add Extra Veggies, such as diced zucchini, peas, or corn.
Tips & Notes:
- Remove turkey from pot after it browns. This helps keep it tender.
- Stir rice occasionally so it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pot.
- Add more broth if soup begins to become too thick while simmering.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Rice may soak up some of the broth as it sits in the fridge. Add more broth when reheating.
More 30 Minute Meals You Will Love:
- Beef Cabbage Soup
- Chicken and Tortellini Soup
- One-Pot Pesto Kielbasa Soup with Kale and Rice
- Sausage, Kale, & White Bean Soup
- Chicken Cabbage Soup
- Vegetable Couscous Soup
Recipe
Turkey and Rice Soup
Made with ground turkey, fresh veggies, garlic & herbs, and tender rice in a warm broth.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon butter divided
- 1 lb ground turkey
- ½ large white or yellow onion diced
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- ½ cup sliced celery
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 6 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup white rice
- 1-2 handfuls kale destemmed & chopped
- Pinch ground nutmeg
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Dice onion, slice carrots and celery, and mince garlic.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a soup pot. Season and cook turkey until browned and crumbled. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Melt remaining butter in the pot. Add carrots, onion, and celery; cook 4 minutes, stirring often. Add garlic and thyme; cook 1 minute.
- Add broth and rice. Bring to a simmer and cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add cooked turkey and kale. Cook 5 minutes more, stirring often, until kale softens.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg and adjust seasoning with salt & pepper. Serve warm.
Notes
- Remove turkey from pot after it browns. This helps keep it tender.
- Stir rice occasionally so it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pot.
- Add more broth if soup begins to become too thick while simmering.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Rice may soak up some of the broth as it sits in the fridge. Add more broth when reheating.
- Nutrition values are an estimate only.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 21gFat: 13gFiber: 3g
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Must Love Garlic says
This soup is super cozy and easy to make. Plus it uses mostly pantry ingredients.