• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • About Chelsea
    • All About Paleo
  • Recipe Index
  • My Favorites
    • Favorites: Paleo Foods List
  • Subscribe

Chelsea Joy Eats

menu icon
go to homepage
  • About Chelsea
    • All About Paleo
  • Recipe Index
  • My Favorites
    • Favorites: Paleo Foods List
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • About Chelsea
      • All About Paleo
    • Recipe Index
    • My Favorites
      • Favorites: Paleo Foods List
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • ×

    Home » Gluten Free Soup Recipes

    Nov 25, 2021 · Modified: Feb 28, 2022 by Chelsea Joy · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

    Creamy Leftover Turkey Wild Rice Soup

    Sharing content is one of the best ways to support this blog!

    • Share
    • Tweet
    • Print
    Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe

    A big bowl of creamy leftover turkey wild rice soup is about to become your favorite post-holiday meal!

    Hearty but simple, this soup is the perfect way to use up leftovers. It's quick and easy to whip up, making it a great go-to after the cook-fest that Thanksgiving is.

    This wild rice and turkey soup recipe is gluten free and can be dairy free with a simple swap.

    Turkey and wild rice soup in a bowl with text overlay

    The perfect soup for Thanksgiving leftovers

    Especially if you make wild rice stuffing, too!

    Don't worry, if you haven't hit up my Life-Changing Wild Rice Stuffing recipe yet or didn't make it for Thanksgiving this year, I'll indicate how to make this turkey soup with an uncooked wild rice blend, too.

    But, if you did make wild rice stuffing, this soup will be even easier and FASTER — since the rice is already cooked and packing a bunch of flavor already, it cuts the cook time by quite a bit.

    My family has the tendency to make an astronomically-large spatchcocked turkey every year, meaning we have lots of leftovers. So I'm always trying out new ways to use up that turkey meat. This soup has become my new favorite!

    Bowls of wild rice and turkey soup garnished with thyme
    A bowl of creamy turkey and wild rice soup

    How to make turkey wild rice soup

    Like most soups, this one starts with a blend of celery, onion, and carrot.

    Soften that down, then add some winter herbs like sage and thyme as well as mushrooms. Add the leftover wild rice (or uncooked rice) and broth, then the leftover turkey.

    Finally, before serving, add a bit of cream OR full-fat coconut milk. That's it!

    Using leftover wild rice?

    If you're using leftover wild rice stuffing, the cook time will be significantly shorter. Basically, you just need to heat everything up! If you're making it this way, I add the turkey and rice at the same time.

    You'll also use significantly less broth.

    Using uncooked rice?

    However, if you're using uncooked rice, you'll use twice the broth and have to cook the mixture for quite a bit longer to allow the rice to absorb the broth.

    When making this turkey wild rice soup this way, I hold off on adding the turkey until the rice is cooked. Since you're using leftover (already cooked) turkey, the last thing you want to do is add the turkey at the beginning and end up with rubbery, over-cooked turkey. All the turkey needs to do is heat up!

    Bowl of gluten free turkey wild rice soup
    Bird's eye view of a bowl of gluten free wild rice and leftover turkey soup

    More recipes for your leftovers

    On the hunt for more recipes to use up those leftovers? Here are a few more to check out!

    Mashed Potato Waffles | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

    Mashed Potato Waffles

    Creamy Ham & Potato Soup

    Bowl of creamy paleo soup made with potatoes and ham
    Bowl of dairy free chicken pot pie soup surrounded by fresh herbs

    Dairy Free Chicken Pot Pie Soup

    Just use turkey instead of chicken!

    More cozy paleo soup recipes

    Loving those comforting soup vibes? Here are a few more to check out!

    • Whole30 Chicken Poblano Soup
    • Dairy Free Garlic Mushroom Soup | DoYouEvenPaleo.net
      Creamy Garlic Mushroom Soup
    • Silky Butternut Squash & Apple Soup | DoYouEvenPaleo.net
      Silky Butternut Squash & Apple Soup with Toasted Pecans
    • Bowl of slow cooker gumbo with rice and a spoon
      Low Carb Slow Cooker Gumbo
    See more Gluten Free Soup Recipes →
    Print

    📖 Recipe

    clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
    Closeup of a bowl of leftover turkey wild rice soup

    Creamy Leftover Turkey Wild Rice Soup

    • Author: Chelsea Joy
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Total Time: 40 minutes
    • Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
    • Category: Main Dish
    • Method: Stovetop
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Gluten Free
    Print Recipe
    Pin Recipe

    Description

    A big bowl of creamy leftover turkey wild rice soup is about to become your favorite post-holiday meal! If you're using leftover rice stuffing, this is a quick and easy favorite. If you're using uncooked rice, it's still easy — you'll just need a little more broth and a longer cook time.


    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 medium carrots, diced (about 1 ½ cups diced)
    • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
    • 2 stalks celery, diced
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried thyme)
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage (or 1 teaspoon dried sage) 
    • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary (or ½ teaspoon dried rosemary)
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 2 cups sliced cremini mushrooms
    • 1 ½ cups leftover wild rice stuffing OR wild rice blend (OR 1 cup wild rice + ½ cup basmati rice)
    • ½ cup sugar-free raisins
    • 4-8 cups chicken broth (SEE NOTES)
    • 2 heaping cups shredded or chopped leftover turkey
    • ½ cup heavy cream OR full-fat coconut milk (OR omit entirely)
    • Fresh thyme, for garnish
    • Leftover cranberry sauce, for garnish (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot, and celery, cooking for 6-10 minutes until vegetables have softened. Add the thyme, sage, rosemary, and mushrooms, cooking for 1-2 minutes or until the herbs are fragrant.
    2. Add the rice, raisins, and broth (SEE NOTES). Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occassionally, for 40 minutes or until the rice is cooked through and has absorbed much of the broth. If the rice has absorbed too much or all of the broth, add more broth.
    3. Stir in the leftover turkey and cream. Simmer for another 5-10 minutes to heat the turkey through, then serve immediately. Garnish each bowl with fresh thyme and a dollop of cranberry sauce, if desired.

    Notes

    If you're making this soup with leftover wild rice stuffing, start with 4 cups of broth. You likely won't need more broth than that! Add the turkey at the same time as the rice stuffing, and omit the raisins (unless you don't mind a little more raisin action). Simmer for only 10 minutes before adding the cream.

    Keywords: turkey soup, wild rice soup, turkey wild rice soup, gluten free

    Did you make this recipe?

    Tag @chelseajoyeats on Instagram and hashtag it #chelseajoyeats

    More Gluten Free Soup Recipes

    • bowl of chicken cabbage soup garnished with parsley
      Chicken Cabbage Soup with Apples
    • Bowl of potato leek soup with roasted red pepper
      Dairy Free Potato Leek Soup w/ Roasted Red Pepper
    • Bowl of hamburger soup with a spoon
      Easy Stovetop Hamburger Soup (Whole30, Gluten Free)
    • Bowl of creamy ham and potato soup made with potatoes and ham
      Creamy Ham & Potato Soup

    Reader Interactions

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe rating ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆

    This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    Primary Sidebar

    Woman in athletic wear leaning on a kitchen counter while holding a cup of coffee

    Hello! I'm Chelsea, the author, recipe developer, and photographer behind Chelsea Joy Eats (formerly DoYouEvenPaleo).

    Life should be full of flavor, and I've made it my mission to bring you recipes and lifestyle advice that do just that. Most of the recipes here are paleo and gluten free! Want to know more?

    Trending Recipes

    • Closeup of shredded chicken in a dutch oven
      Easy Dutch Oven Shredded Chicken
    • Stack of gluten free plantain pancakes with syrup
      The Best Plantain Pancake Recipe
    • Crazy Easy Pan-Fried Plantain Patties | DoYouEvenPaleo.net
      Crazy Easy Pan-Fried Plantain Patties
    • How to Build an Epic Gluten Free Charcuterie Board
      How to Build an Epic Gluten Free Charcuterie Board

    Fourth of July Recipes

    • Simple German Potato Salad Recipe
      German Potato Salad Recipe
    • Easy Paleo Peach Barbecue Sauce | DoYouEvenPaleo.net
      Easy Peach Barbecue Sauce
    • Greek-Rubbed Grilled Chicken Thighs arranged on a bed of arugula next to grilling tongs
      Greek-Rubbed Grilled Chicken Thighs
    • Sticky sweet pork ribs garnished with sesame seeds
      Sticky-Sweet Pork Ribs (on the Grill or in the Oven)
    • Paleo Grilled BBQ Chicken Drumsticks | DoYouEvenPaleo.net
      Grilled BBQ-Rubbed Chicken Drumsticks
    • Closeup of walleye tacos with radish slaw
      Walleye Fish Tacos with Radish Slaw

    Me, In Your Inbox:

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    As an Amazon Associate and affiliate with companies I love, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for helping me keep going!

    Copyright © 2023 Chelsea Joy Eats

    72 shares