Lentil, Turkey & Wild Rice Soup |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is a great recipe for using up leftover turkey!!! I doubled the recipe when I made it. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter |
2 medium leeks (well rinsed & thinly sliced) |
1 medium carrot, peeled & chopped |
1 medium celery rib, chopped |
1 bay leaf |
2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme |
1/2 cup wild rice, rinsed |
6 cups chicken stock |
3/4 cup lentils, rinsed |
1 1/2 cups cooked turkey, chopped |
2 tablespoons parsley |
1/2 teaspoon pepper |
Directions:
1. Melt butter over med-high heat.
2. Add leeks, carrots & celery and cook until leeks are softened.
3. Stir in bay leaf, thyme, rice & chicken stock.
4. Cover & bring to boil.
5. Reduce heat to medium low & simmer 30 minutes.
6. Stir in lentils & turkey.
7. Cook until rice is tender (about 25 minutes longer).
8. Remove bay leaf & thyme sprig.
9. Stir in parsley & pepper just before serving.
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