Stuffed Shells with Meat Sauce

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Air Fryer Asian Meatballs

Air Fryer Asian Meatballs made with ground turkey, rice and edamame is a healthy dinner idea or lunch and great for meal prep! Air Fryer Asian Meatballs If you have a package of ground turkey you’ll love these meatballs. Cooking meatballs in the …

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Smash Tacos

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Mediterranean Turkey Bowls

These Mediterranean Turkey Bowls are the perfect filling and fresh meal prep lunch for Spring and Summer. Plus, they’re super versatile!

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Bowl meals have always been my favorite type of meal because they’re super flexible, you get a lot of colors, textures, and flavors in every bowl, and they’re perfect for meal prep (I LOVE having grab-n-go lunches ready). This week, I made these Mediterranean Turkey Bowls. They’re simple, super fresh, and very filling. Plus, I can swap out ingredients depending on what I have on hand, or what I’m craving. So if you’re looking for something new, easy, and fresh to prep for lunch, give these bowls a try!

Overhead view of Mediterranean Turkey Bowl with ingredients on the sides.

Can I Use Different Meat?

These bowls are endlessly customizable, and that includes the meat or protein. I used some ground turkey that I seasoned with garlic and oregano, but you could easily swap that out for ground beef, or make some Yogurt Marinated Chicken and chop it into pieces before adding it to your bowl.

Want to make it vegetarian? Toss some chickpeas or cannellini beans with the same seasonings that I used for the ground turkey, and maybe a small squeeze of lemon, then add them to your bowl.

What Else Can You Add?

Comb your fridge and freezer for ingredients that have a Mediterranean flair and toss ’em in your bowl! Here are a few delicious ideas:

  • Feta
  • Olives
  • Chickpeas
  • Capers
  • Spinach
  • Green Onion
  • Hummus
  • Bell peppers
  • Artichoke hearts
  • Quinoa
  • Zucchini (fresh or grilled)

P.S. You can also make these bowls over a bed of greens instead of a bed of rice!

How Long Do They Last?

I prepared these bowls for my meal prep and, in general, I only like to prep for four days at a time because I find that the freshness of my prepared meals degrade too much after that amount of time. So I suggest keeping these bowls for up to four days in the fridge for the best flavor and texture. These Mediterranean Turkey Bowls are not a good candidate for freezing due to the fresh vegetables and yogurt sauce.

Are They Served Hot or COld?

I love these bowls both warm and cold. When eating them just after preparation, the rice and turkey will be warm, which contrasts nicely with the fresh cold vegetables. When eating the leftovers as meal prep, I eat them cold like a salad. I think they’re delicious both ways! If you prefer to reheat the rice and turkey for meal preps, just package the rice and turkey in one container and the fresh vegetables in a separate container so you can reheat one and then top with the cold vegetables just before eating.

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Overhead view of a Mediterranean Turkey Bowl with yogurt sauce drizzled over top.
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Mediterranean Turkey Bowls

These Mediterranean Turkey Bowls are the perfect filling and fresh meal prep lunch for Spring and Summer. Plus, they're super versatile!
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Total Cost $10.11 recipe / $2.53 recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 403kcal

Ingredients

Garlic Dill Yogurt Sauce

  • 1 cup full-fat plain yogurt $1.12
  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice $0.06
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder $0.02
  • 1/4 tsp dried dill $0.03
  • 1/4 tsp salt $0.02

Ground Turkey

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil $0.12
  • 1 lb. ground turkey $4.99
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced $0.16
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano $0.05
  • 1/2 tsp salt $0.02
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked pepper $0.02

Bowls

  • 1 cup uncooked rice* $0.43
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes $1.89
  • 1 cucumber $0.79
  • 1/4 red onion $0.19
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley $0.20

Instructions

  • Make the garlic dill yogurt sauce first, so the flavors have time to blend. Stir together the yogurt, lemon juice, garlic powder, dill, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Next, begin cooking the rice using your preferred method (rice cooker or stove top). You can use any type of rice, just make sure to follow cooking instructions for the type of rice you're using.
  • While the rice is cooking, cook the ground turkey. Add the olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium. Once hot, add the ground turkey and continue to cook over medium heat.
  • When the turkey is almost cooked through, add the minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine with the turkey and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes more or until the turkey is cooked through. Remove the turkey from the heat.
  • Slice the grape tomatoes in half, chop the cucumber into quarter-rounds, thinly slice the red onion, and finely chop the parsley.
  • When all of the ingredients are prepped, it's time to build your bowls. Divide the rice, ground turkey, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley between four bowls or meal prep containers. Drizzle with the yogurt sauce just before serving and enjoy!

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Notes

*You can use any type of rice (white, brown, jasmine, basmati, etc). Just make sure to follow the cooking instructions for the particular type of rice chosen. For more help with cooking rice, check out our How to Cook Rice tutorial. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 8g | Sodium: 535mg | Fiber: 3g
Close up side view of a Mediterranean Turkey Bowl.

How to Make Mediterranean Turkey Bowls – Step by Step Photos

Garlic dill yogur sauce ingredients in a bowl, unstirred.

Prepare the garlic dill yogurt sauce first so the flavors have some time to blend. Combine 1 cup full-fat plain yogurt with 1 Tbsp lemon juice, ¼ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp dried dill, and ¼ tsp salt. Refrigerate the sauce until ready to serve.

Cooked rice in a rice cooker.

Next, cook one cup rice (one cup uncooked yields about 3 cups once cooked). I used a rice cooker for convenience, but if you’d like to do it on the stove top, check out our How to Cook Rice tutorial.

Cooked ground turkey in a skillet with garlic and oregano added on top.

While the rice is cooking, prepare the ground turkey. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil to a large skillet and heat over medium. Once hot, add 1 lb. ground turkey. Cook the turkey over medium heat until it’s almost cooked through. At that point, add 2 minced cloves of garlic, ½ tsp dried oregano, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp freshly cracked pepper. Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes more, or until the turkey is cooked through. Remove the turkey from the heat.

Prepped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and parsley on a cutting board.

Slice one pint of grape tomatoes in half, chop one cucumber into quarter-rounds, thinly slice ¼ of a red onion, and finely chop about ¼ cup of fresh parsley. If you want the red onions to be a little more mild, you can soak them in ice water for about five minutes.

Mediterranean turkey bowls prepped without the yogurt sauce.

Once all of the ingredients are prepped, begin to build the bowls. Add about ¾ cup cooked rice to each bowl, then top with ¼ of the ground turkey. Divide the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and parsley between the four bowls.

Yogurt sauce being drizzled over top of the turkey bowl.

Just before you’re ready to eat, drizzle the yogurt sauce (about ¼ cup per bowl) over top.

Half eaten Mediterranean Turkey Bowl.

Dig in and enjoy all the fresh flavors!

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Ground Turkey with Potatoes and Spring Peas

Ground Turkey with Potatoes and Spring Peas, cumin and cilantro makes a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Ground Turkey with Potatoes and Spring Peas Don’t you love it when you whip up something with random leftover ingredients, and it turns out incredi…

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Turkey Pinwheels

Turkey Pinwheels are a fun and easy spin on simple sandwiches, and the perfect recipe to make ahead for lunch meal prep or bring to a potluck.

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I started making Turkey Pinwheels for my daughter (a picky eater) to make her meals a little more fun. It’s also a great way to sneak some extra wholesome ingredients into her lunch undetected. (Mom hack!) Since you can make the cream cheese spread in advance, this Turkey Pinwheel recipe is also perfect for meal prep! Pinwheels are also super versatile and make an affordable appetizer that’s easy to throw together for brunches, party buffets, and potlucks. It’s as simple as making a sandwich…but with a twist!

A close up shot of Turkey Pinwheels arranged in three rows on a wooden cutting board with a white background and a bowl of spinach blurred in the background

What are pinwheel sandwiches?

Turkey Pinwheels are made by evenly spreading cream cheese on one side of a flour tortilla (which acts as the glue), layering on classic sandwich ingredients, and then tightly rolling it all up into a log that’s sliced into 1” pieces. When each pinwheel is turned on its side, it will reveal a lovely spiral of the ingredients inside.

Pinwheel 101

Our simple recipe for Turkey Pinwheels uses deli meat, spinach, and a savory cream cheese spread inspired by pimento cheese. However, this is a super versatile recipe that can be made with many different combinations of ingredients. Here is what you need to make pinwheels: 

  • Extra-Large Flour Tortillas: Burrito-size flour tortillas are best for pinwheels. They’re easier to roll, make a distinct spiral, and yield more per tortilla. You can use any flavor (plain, wheat, spinach, sun-dried tomato, etc.). Since corn tortillas are less pliable and tear easily, they are not an ideal choice.
  • A sticky spread: Typically, pinwheels are held together with cream cheese, but anything similar (like hummus or nut butter) can be used.
  • Deli Meat: Pinwheels usually include some kind of deli meat (turkey, chicken, ham, salami, etc.), but that can also be replaced with thinly-sliced veggies. 
  • Cheese: Sliced cheeses are great for creating an added layer of filling. Shredded cheeses can be mixed in with cream cheese (like in our recipe) so they don’t fall out.
  • Salad greens and other sandwich toppings: These will help to create color contrast in the pinwheel’s spiral, and round out the other rich ingredients with freshness and flavor!
An extreme close up of one turkey pinwheel. In the background, there are many turkey pinwheels arranged in three rows on a wooden cutting board.

MORE PINWHEEL flavor COMBINATIONS TO TRY: 

  • Ham + swiss cheese + dill pickles + yellow mustard
  • Salami + provolone cheese + iceberg lettuce + pepperoncinis
  • Chicken + hummus + cucumber slices + tabbouleh
  • Smoked salmon + red onion + capers + everything bagel seasoning
  • Nut butter + honey + banana slices
  • Nutella + toasted coconut + strawberry slices

CAN TURKEY PINWHEELS be made in advance?

Turkey Pinwheels are a great recipe to make ahead for a party or help fill the gaps in your weekly meal prep. The cream cheese spread can be kept in an air-tight container and refrigerated for about a week. Pre-made pinwheels will also keep in the fridge for 2-3 days before they start to get soggy.

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Turkey Pinwheels

Turkey Pinwheels are a fun and easy spin on simple sandwiches, and the perfect recipe to make ahead for lunch meal prep or take to a party or potluck.
Course Appetizer, Lunch, Meal Prep
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 8 pinwheels
Calories 225kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 oz. cream cheese, softened $1.10
  • 1/8 cup sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded $0.87
  • 1/3 cup pimento-stuffed olives, finely chopped $0.99
  • 1 Tbsp olive brine
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder $0.05
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper $0.01
  • 4 extra-large or burrito-style flour tortillas $1.15
  • 1 9oz. package sliced turkey $4.99
  • 1 cup spinach $0.80

Instructions

  • Stir together the softened cream cheese, finely-shredded cheddar cheese, finely-chopped pimento-stuffed olives, olive brine, garlic powder, and black pepper until very well combined.
  • Lay the tortillas out flat. Spread 2-3 tablespoons of the cream cheese mixture on one side of each tortilla, coating the entire face evenly from edge to edge.
  • Arrange 3-4 slices of turkey along the center of the tortilla, overlapping them as little as possible to make an even layer, and leaving about ¼” of the cream cheese spread exposed on the top and bottom edges of the tortilla to help it stick together. Then add a single layer of spinach leaves on top of the turkey.
  • Starting with the edge closest to you, fold over the tortilla so it sticks, and then roll it up as tightly as possible, tucking in the fillings as you go.
  • With the seam side facing down, slice the roll into 1" wide pieces.
  • Flip each pinwheel on its face, exposing the spiral, and transfer it to a serving platter or air-tight meal prep container. The pinwheels should hold together on their own, but if desired, you can insert a decorative toothpick into each.

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Nutrition

Serving: 8pinwheelss | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Sodium: 626mg | Fiber: 2g
An overhead shot of 18 turkey pinwheels lined up into three rows on top of a wooden cutting board next to a wooden bowl of fresh spinach on a white marble background.

How to Make TuRKEY PINWHEELS – Step by Step Photos

A small white bowl filled with unmixed ingredients of a cream cheese spread, including a block of cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped pimento-stuffed olives and olive brine on a white marble background.

In a small bowl or air-tight container, make the cream cheese spread by stirring together 4 oz. of room-temperature cream cheese (cold cream cheese will be extremely difficult to mix and will likely create unpleasant lumps in the mixture), 1/8 cup of finely-shredded cheddar cheese, 1/3 cup of finely-chopped pimento-stuffed olives, 1 tablespoon of olive brine (which helps thin the cream cheese and eliminates the need for added salt), 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper until very well mixed.

A small white bowl filled with a savory cream cheese spread inspired by pimento cheese dip on a white marble background.

This savory cream cheese spread, which is inspired by pimento cheese dip, can be made ahead and kept refrigerated for at least a week. If coming from the fridge, you will want to re-soften this mixture at room temperature (for about 30 minutes) before trying to spread it on the tortillas in the following step.

An extra large burrito shell smeared from edge to edge with a savory cream cheese spread, sitting on a wooden cutting board with a white marble background.

Lay each tortilla out flat on a clean work surface, and spread each tortilla with 2-3 tablespoons (about 1/4 of the mixture) of the savory cream cheese spread, covering it evenly from edge to edge. You can always add a bit more “glue” as you roll (or after slicing) if needed, but it’s much easier to do at this step.

A large tortilla covered with savory cream cheese spread, and in the middle of the tortilla there are four turkey slices line up and overlapping slightly. The tortilla is sitting on a wooden cutting board against a background of white marble.

Arrange 3-4 slices of turkey across the center of the tortilla, overlapping them slightly to make an even layer depending on the size and thickness of each slice. (Since ours were super thin, we overlapped the slices more so each bite was still as satisfying!)

A large tortilla on a wooden cutting board covered with savory cream cheese, a row of turkey slices and covered in a single layer of baby spinach leaves.

Add a single layer of spinach leaves on top of the turkey, leaving about ¼” of the cream cheese spread exposed along the top and bottom edges of the tortilla so it will stick properly. I usually like to take the extra step of removing the longer stems.

Hands rolling up a large tortilla on a wooden cutting board. The tortilla is covered with a savory cream cheese spread, a row of turkey slices and covered in a single layer of baby spinach leaves.

Starting with the end closest to you, fold in the edge of the tortilla so it sticks, and then roll it all the way up, as tightly as possible, tucking and rearranging the fillings as you go — just to make sure you get a little bit of everything in every bite!

Two hands clicing a log of turkey pinwheels into one-inch pieces on a wooden cutting board.

Adjust the log so that the exposed seam is secured against the cutting board before slicing it. Then, using a very sharp knife, slice the log into 8 even portions (about 1” wide). Be as gentle as possible, so the pinwheels maintain their shape as much as possible and the filling doesn’t squish out. To help, you can rotate the log as you slice, or just use a good knife and adjust them all here and there after slicing (as I have done!)

Eleven turkey pinwheels arranged on a wooden cutting board.

Flip each pinwheel on its face, exposing the spiral, and transfer to a serving platter or air-tight container. The pinwheels should hold together on their own, but if desired, you can insert a decorative toothpick into each pinwheel, starting with the outermost edge, to ensure they won’t unravel.

Three rows of pinwheels, each leaning on the one next two it halfway, in three rows placed on a wooden cutting board.
Making and eating these Turkey Pinwheels will totally have you feelin’ like a kid again!

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Ground Turkey Skillet with Sweet Potatoes and Black Bean

This quick and easy Ground Turkey Skillet with sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, and tomatoes is perfect for meal prep. So filling and flavorful! Skillet Turkey, Sweet Potatoes and Beans This dairy-free, gluten-free winter skillet recipe is a variation of my summer ground turkey skillet but with sweet potatoes, and it has the perfect blend […]

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This quick and easy Ground Turkey Skillet with sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, and tomatoes is perfect for meal prep. So filling and flavorful!

Meal Prep ground turkey and sweet potatoes
Skillet Turkey, Sweet Potatoes and Beans

This dairy-free, gluten-free winter skillet recipe is a variation of my summer ground turkey skillet but with sweet potatoes, and it has the perfect blend of protein, carbs, and fat. Also similar to these Sweet Potato Black Bean Bowls, but quicker and made in one skillet. It’s versatile, so you can switch up some of the ingredients depending on what you have, and it reheats well, so leftovers are delicious. Some healthy ground turkey recipes to try are this Turkey Taco Skillet and Cheesy Turkey Meatball Skillet.

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Turkey and Wild Rice Soup

Turkey and Wild Rice Soup is a great way to use up those Thanksgiving leftovers, plus the leftovers are great so it’s the perfect meal prep!

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Have you eaten all of your Thanksgiving leftovers yet?? If not, here’s an amazing soup that you can make with that leftover turkey, and any leftover vegetables you may have laying around from all that Thanksgiving prep a few days ago. This Turkey and Wild Rice Soup is rich, flavorful, and just packed with goodies. Plus, it’s one of those soups that tastes even better the next day, so make a pot of this and you’ll be eating GOOD for the next few days!

Overhead view of a bowl of turkey and wild rice soup on a wood surface.

What’s in Turkey and WIld RIce Soup

This recipe is actually based on the filling for my chicken pot pie recipe, but I used leftover Thanksgiving turkey instead and made it a little thinner to be more soup-like.

It starts with a basic medley of vegetables (onion, garlic, carrot, celery, and mushrooms) sautéed until tender, then we add a combination of butter and flour that will help thicken the soup and give it body. Next, we add vegetable broth, herbs, and the wild rice blend, and simmer until the rice is tender. Finally, we add in the cooked chopped turkey, heat through, then add a dose of cream for a rich finish. 👌 Perfect!

Do I Have to Use Turkey?

This recipe is quite flexible, so if you want to make it any other time of the year other than after Thanksgiving, simply swap out the cooked turkey with some chopped rotisserie chicken! Still super delish and hearty!

Overhead view of turkey and wild rice soup in the pot with a ladle.

What Kind of Rice to Use

For this soup, you’ll want to use a wild rice blend. While you can use wild rice by itself, I find that using a blend of different rices adds more texture and color to the bowl and the rice blends tend to be more affordable than wild rice by itself. I used Lundberg’s Wild Blend, but you can sometimes find generic store versions of this, depending on where you shop (last year ALDI had some). And, since rice is shelf stable, you can save the leftovers to use in other recipes, rather than worrying about it going to waste.

How to Store Leftovers

Refrigerate this soup just after cooking so that it cools quickly. Even better yet, divide it into single servings for faster cooling and easier serving and reheating later. Chill completely in the refrigerator overnight, then, if desired, transfer it to the freezer for longer storage. The soup can be reheated in the microwave or in a pot on the stove over medium-low, stirring often, until hot.

Close up side view of a bowl of turkey and wild rice soup.
Overhead view of a bowl of turkey and wild rice soup.
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Turkey and Wild Rice Soup

Turkey and Wild Rice Soup is a great way to use up those Thanksgiving leftovers, plus the leftovers are great so it's the perfect meal prep!
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Total Cost $8.94 recipe / $2.24 serving
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 4 1.75 cups each
Calories 472kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow onion $0.37
  • 2 carrots $0.29
  • 3 ribs celery $0.32
  • 2 cloves garlic $0.16
  • 5 Tbsp butter, divided $0.48
  • 8 oz. mushrooms $1.79
  • 4 Tbsp all-purpose flour $0.06
  • 1/2 cup wild rice blend $1.20
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme $0.05
  • 1/2 tsp rubbed sage $0.05
  • 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper $0.02
  • 4 cups vegetable broth $0.47
  • 2 cups chopped cooked turkey $3.11
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream $0.55
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste) $0.02

Instructions

  • Dice the onion, slice the carrots and celery, and mince the garlic. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic to a large soup pot with 1 Tbsp butter and sauté over medium heat until the onions are soft.
  • While the vegetables are sautéing, slice the mushrooms. Add the mushrooms to the pot and continue to sauté until the mushrooms are soft.
  • Add the flour and remaining 4 Tbsp butter to the pot. Continue to stir and cook for about one minute more.
  • Add the wild rice, thyme, sage, pepper, and broth to the pot. Stir until all of the flour and butter mixture has dissolved off the vegetables and the bottom of the pot.
  • Place a lid on the pot, turn the heat up to medium-high, and bring the soup up to a boil. Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium-low and let the soup simmer for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the rice is tender.
  • Once the rice is tender, add the chopped turkey. Stir to combine and heat through.
  • Stir in the heavy cream, then taste the soup and season with about ½ tsp salt, or to your liking. Enjoy hot with bread for dipping!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1.75cups | Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 27g | Sodium: 1451mg | Fiber: 4g
Close up of a ladle full of turkey and wild rice soup over the pot.

How to Make Turkey and wild rice soup – Step by Step Photos

Carrot, onion, celery, and garlic in the soup pot.

Dice one yellow onion, slice 2 carrots, slice 3 ribs of celery, and mince two cloves of garlic. Add the onion, carrot, celery, and garlic to a large soup pot with 1 Tbsp butter. Sauté over medium heat until the onions are soft.

Sliced mushrooms added to the pot.

While the vegetables are sautéing, slice 8 oz. mushrooms. Add them to the pot and continue to sauté until the mushrooms have softened.

Butter and flour added to the pot.

Add 4 Tbsp butter and ¼ cup flour to the pot. Continue to stir and cook for about one minute more. The flour and butter will form a paste that will coat the vegetables, that is okay.

Wild rice blend and herbs added to the pot.

Add ½ tsp dried thyme, ½ tsp rubbed sage, ¼ tsp pepper, and ½ cup wild rice blend to the pot.

Vegetable broth being poured into the pot.

Add 4 cups of vegetable broth. Stir to combine and dissolve all of the flour and butter off of the vegetables and the bottom of the pot.

Simmered soup in the pot.

Place a lid on the pot, turn the heat up to medium-high, and allow the soup to come to a boil. Once boiling, turn the heat down to medium-low and let it simmer for about 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the wild rice is tender.

Chopped turkey being poured into the pot.

Once the rice is tender, add 2 cups of chopped cooked turkey (or chicken) and stir to combine. Allow the turkey to heat through in the soup.

Cream being stirred into the soup.

Finally, to make the soup extra lush, stir in a ⅓ cup heavy cream.

Finished soup in the pot with a spoon.

Taste the soup and add salt to your liking (I added ½ tsp). Keep in mind that adding a little salt really helps the different flavors pop!

Finished pot of turkey and wild rice soup seen from above.

Serve the Turkey and Wild Rice Soup hot with some hearty bread for dipping!

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Turkey Tortilla Soup

This delicious and easy Tortilla Soup is a great way to use up your leftover Thanksgiving turkey or chicken. Tortilla Soup If you have leftover turkey or chicken and need some dinner ideas, you will love this easy Tortilla Soup! The turkey (or chicken) is simmered with onions, tomatoes and spices and topped with crispy […]

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This delicious and easy Tortilla Soup is a great way to use up your leftover Thanksgiving turkey or chicken.

Turkey Tortilla Soup
Tortilla Soup

If you have leftover turkey or chicken and need some dinner ideas, you will love this easy Tortilla Soup! The turkey (or chicken) is simmered with onions, tomatoes and spices and topped with crispy strips of baked tortilla chips. If you wish, add some avocado, cheese or sour cream! More leftover turkey soup recipes you may like, Turkey Pot Pie Soup or Turkey Noodle Soup.

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