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Turkey and Wild Rice Soup

Contributed By: juicypeas
Healthy Calendar Diabetic Cooking

Hearty soup.

Ingredients

2 tsp. Margarine

1 cup Finely diced carrots

1 cup Finely diced onions

1/2 cup Finely diced celery

1 cup Sliced mushrooms

1 Garlic clove, minced

2 tblsp. All-purpose flour

3 cans (14.5 oz. each) fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth

1/4 tsp. Dried thyme

1 Bay leaf

2 cups Roasted turkey breast, chopped

1 cup Uncooked wild and long-grain rice

1/2 cup Fat-free evaporated milk

1/4 tsp. Salt (optional)

1/4 tsp. Ground black pepper

Preparation

Heat margarine in a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Add carrots, onion, celery and mushrooms and saute until beginning to borwn. Add garlic and saute for 1 more minute. Add flour, stirring constantly and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken broth and stir, making sure to scrape the brown bits on the bottom of the pan. Add thyme, bay leaf, turkey and rice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Add evaporated milk and bring to a boil for 1 minute. Add salt and pepper and remove bay leaf before serving.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: American
Nutrition Content: Low Fat
Meal Type: Soups & Stews

Nutrient Information

Calories: 175
Total Fat: 2 g.
Saturated Fat: 0 g.
Carbohydrates: 21 g.
Protein: 18 g.
Sodium: 678 mg.
Fiber: 2 g.