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A Heartwarming Christmas Lunch Idea: Creamy Turkey Wild Rice Soup

A comforting and rich soup perfect for a festive Christmas lunch, featuring tender cooked turkey, hearty wild rice, and a luscious creamy broth, enhanced with mushrooms and fresh spinach.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups Cooked turkey shredded or diced
  • 1 cup Wild rice cooked
  • 4 cups Chicken broth
  • 1 cup Half-and-half cream
  • 1 can Condensed cream of mushroom soup 10.5 oz
  • 8 oz Mushrooms sliced
  • 2 cups Baby spinach

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Combine broth, half-and-half, and cream of mushroom soup in a large pot, then bring to a gentle simmer.
  2. Stir in the cooked turkey, wild rice, and sliced mushrooms, allowing them to heat through for about 10-15 minutes.
  3. Just before serving, stir in the fresh baby spinach until it wilts, then season the soup to taste.

Notes

This soup is a wonderful way to use up leftover Christmas turkey. For an extra rich flavor, consider using homemade turkey or chicken broth.