On social media, people are sharing their favorite ways to reuse leftovers from Christmas dinner. Many people insist on a simple turkey and rice soup. This is a sure-fire way to use up any leftover turkey you may have in the fridge by combining it with ingredients you already have lying around. This recipe is nourishing, warming, and delicious.
You will need:
- leftover turkey
- onion
- butter
- Carrots – peel and chop
- chopped celery
- Soup: Turkey soup or chicken soup
- Long grain white rice.
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Parsley – optional but delicious
- salt
In a large pot, fry the chopped onion in butter for 3 to 5 minutes over medium heat. Add celery, carrots, broth, and rice, stir, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer until rice is almost tender. It usually takes about 10-12 minutes.
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The turkey will already be cooked, so add it until it’s cooked through. Add lemon juice and stir. Garnish with parsley and salt to taste. Serve hot.
Turkey and Rice Soup is a holiday refrigerator staple that can be reheated for up to 4 days. Store in an airtight container and reheat in a saucepan over medium heat.
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