Ingredients

2 cups cooked turkey , diced ( you can substitute chicken )
1 1/3 cups wild rice , uncooked
4 cups mushrooms , thin sliced ( I use a mix of cremini , button , shitaki , morel , etc . Just do n't use one , mix it up )
2 large sweet onions , cut in quarters and thin sliced
1 leek , thin sliced
1 small fennel bulb , cut in half and thin sliced
1 1/2 cups celery including celery leaves , thin sliced
3 teaspoons minced garlic
6 cups turkey broth , more if you like the soup a bit thinner ( chicken is fine )
1/2 cup sherry wine
3/4 - 1 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon fresh thyme , fine chopped
1 teaspoon fresh rosemary , fine chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley , fine chopped
2 tablespoons butter
salt
pepper
Sarasota's Minnesota Turkey, Mushroom and Wild Rice Soup is a comfort food staple in the Midwest, especially during the fall and winter months. Wild Rice is native to Minnesota and is an essential ingredient in this healthy soup that is perfect for cold weather. This soup combines mushrooms, fennel, fresh thyme and rosemary, celery, and leeks to create the ultimate flavorful experience. Serve this soup with crusty bread and enjoy a cozy night in. It is just the right blend of veggie goodness and nutty richness to satisfy your taste buds and hunger.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat and add the onion, celery, and leek. Cook for about 10 minutes until the vegetables soften.
2.Add the garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes.
3.Add mushrooms, fennel and herbs, cook for 2 minutes until mushrooms release moisture.
4.Add chicken broth, wild rice, and bay leaf, bring the soup to a boil, then simmer for about 40 minutes until the rice is tender.
5.Add diced turkey, sherry, Worcestershire sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6.Add heavy cream and cook for another 5 minutes
7.Remove bay leaf and garnish the soup with fresh parsley before serving.

PROS

Sarasota’s Minnesota Turkey, Mushroom and Wild Rice Soup is ideal for colder months as it is filling and moisturizing.

The wild rice and mushrooms provide a unique texture and the broth gives it depth of flavor.

This soup can be made with chicken or turkey.

CONS

The heavy cream contributes to the soup’s richness, which makes this a higher calorie dish.

However, the nutrients from this hearty soup make up for the calorie count.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup is rich in nutrients and proteins found in turkey, mushrooms, and wild rice.
The turkey and vegetables in the soup help you get enough vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants.
The turkey also provides a good source of lean protein which helps in building and repairing muscles.

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