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Leftover Turkey Wild Rice Soup

Prep 15 min Cook 50 min Total 1 hr 5 min Servings 6

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 11, 2026 · Updated Oct 11, 2026

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Leftover carcass stock is the best part of Thanksgiving; freeze it if you can't use it right away.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 01

    Simmer the carcass in water 2 hours; strain to make about 8 cups stock (or use broth).

  2. 02

    Cook vegetables and mushrooms in butter 10 minutes; stir in flour 1 minute.

  3. 03

    Whisk in stock, add wild rice and thyme, and simmer 45 minutes until the rice splits.

  4. 04

    Add turkey and half-and-half; heat through and season.

Notes & swaps

  • Leftover carcass stock is the best part of Thanksgiving; freeze it if you can't use it right away.

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