Turkey Leftover Soup

* Exported from MasterCook *

TURKEY LEFTOVER SOUP

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soups

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 c Chicken broth (clear)
1/4 c White rice, raw
1/4 c Wild rice, raw
1 c Green onions,
-chopped fine
1/2 c Butter
3/4 c Flour
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper
2 c Milk (or a mixture of
-milk and cream)
1 1/2 c Turkey (cooked),
-cubed (or use chicken)
8 sl Bacon, cooked crisp
-and crumbled
3 tb Sherry, dry (optional)

In a large sauce pan combine chicken broth, rice and
onions. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 40
minutes.

In a medium sauce pan or skillet melt butter. Stir in
the flour, salt and pepper, cook 1 minute stirring
until smooth and bubbly. Slowly stir in the milk and
cook until slightly thickened.

Slowly stir the milk mixture into the rice mixture,
add remaining ingredients and heat gently, do not boil.

NOTES:

* A Hearty winter soup with turkey and wild rice --
This is a traditional after-Thanksgiving soup, and a
wonderful use of turkey leftovers. It is a hearty
winter soup, suitable as a main course, especially
when served with fresh bread or biscuits.

: Difficulty: Easy to moderate.
: Time: 1 hour.
: Precision: approximate measurement OK.

: Pete Bellas
: Citicorp TTI, Santa Monica, California, USA
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