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Leftover Turkey and Rice Soup

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overhead image of leftover turkey and rice soup with bread, wine, and fresh thyme on the side

Turn your Thanksgiving leftovers into a delicious soup that everyone will love! Made with leftover turkey, jasmine rice and veggies, this Leftover Turkey and Rice Soup recipe is a great weeknight dinner that only takes 30 mins to make and a great way to avoid wasting food!

overhead image of leftover turkey and rice soup with bread, wine, and fresh thyme on the side

When the holidays come around, so does a lot of food. It’s all too easy to cook more than what is needed, so there’s always leftovers to figure out what to do with. Is there a way I can convince Aunt Susan to take this huge load of turkey with her? Knowing her, she’ll say that she’s too stuffed and can’t even think about food for the next week!

I don’t like it when food goes to waste, and like to use up as much as I can before it does, so if my family or friends aren’t going to take it home with them, I need to figure out some good recipes, and fast.

This Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey and Rice Soup is loaded with turkey, veggies, flavorful broth and finished with a splash of fresh lemon and parsley, all made in one pot and in under 30 minutes. What can be better than that for a quick and hearty leftover meal?

MAIN INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE Leftover Turkey and Rice Soup

  • Cooked Turkey – chopped or shredded.

  • Rice – I used jasmine rice. You can also use brown rice, but it will have a longer cooking time.

  • Broth – chicken or turkey.

  • Olive Oil

  • Veggies – carrots, celery stalks, yellow onion, garlic cloves.

  • Herbs – thyme, rosemary & parsley.

  • Lemon & Salt

TIPS FOR MAKING THIS RECIPE

  • Rinse your rice if you like a brothier soup as the outer starch will thicken the soup, particularly if you reheat it. 

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Leftover Turkey and Rice Soup

5 from 1 vote
Recipe by Samantha Course: MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

30

minutes
Calories

300

kcal
Total time

40

minutes

Turn your Thanksgiving leftovers into a delicious soup that everyone will love! Made with leftover turkey, jasmine rice and veggies, this Leftover Turkey and Rice Soup recipe is a great weeknight dinner that only takes 30 mins to make.

Ingredients

  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil

  • 3 Whole Garlic Cloves (minced)

  • 1 Small Yellow Onion (chopped)

  • 2 Whole Carrots (peeled & chopped)

  • 2 Whole Celery Stalks (chopped)

  • 3 Fresh Thyme Stems

  • 2 Teaspoons Fresh Rosemary (finely chopped)

  • 1/4 Cup Jasmine Rice

  • 1 1/2 Teaspoons Salt

  • 2 Cups Cooked Turkey (chopped or shredded)

  • 1 Quart Chicken or Turkey Broth

  • 1 Whole Lemon (juiced)

  • 1 Whole Fresh Parsley (chopped)

Directions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add in garlic, onion, carrots, and celery, sauté for 3-5 minutes or until onions are soft.
  • Add thyme, rosemary, rice, and salt, cook for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant.
  • Add in cooked turkey, chicken or turkey broth, and juice from one lemon. Bring to a boil before reducing to a simmer. 
  • Cover pot with lid and cook for 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from heat and serve with fresh chopped parsley.

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Notes

  • Storage: keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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Miso-Glazed Salmon with Coconut Rice

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Miso-Glazed Salmon with Coconut Rice

Miso-Glazed Salmon with Coconut Rice is a delicious gluten-free seafood dish filled with healthy nutrients and packed with savory flavors. You’ll be amazed at how easy and quick it is to make (under 30 minutes)!

Miso-Glazed Salmon with Coconut Rice

MAIN INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE Miso-Glazed Salmon with Coconut Rice

  • Miso Paste

  • Soy Sauce – Use tamari for gluten-free.

  • Rice Vinegar

  • Honey

  • Salmon Fillets – With the skin on.

  • Rice – Jasmine or long grain white rice.

  • Coconut Milk

  • Water – Plain or coconut water.

  • Salt

Tips on Making Miso-Glazed Salmon with Coconut Rice

  • The Miso Glaze – To make the glaze you’ll need miso paste, some soy sauce, honey and a bit of rice vinegar. Miso paste (fermented soy bean paste) is very savory and salty. The thing to keep in mind here is that miso paste comes in all sorts of colors (white, yellow, red). Generally, the darker the paste, the stronger the flavor, so choose based on your taste preferences.

  • Rice Vinegar – You can use lemon juice, lime juice, or white vinegar in place of the rice wine vinegar in this recipe.

  • Make it Paleo – For paleo, use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce, and omit the honey since coconut aminos contain a bit of sweetness.
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4 from 4 votes
Recipe by Samantha Course: MainCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

20

minutes
Cooking time

25

minutes
Total time

45

minutes

Miso-Glazed Salmon with Coconut Rice is a delicious gluten-free seafood dish filled with healthy nutrients and packed with savory flavors. You’ll be amazed at how easy and quick it is to make (under 30 minutes)!

Ingredients

  • For the Miso Salmon:

  • 2 Tablespoons Miso Paste

  • 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce (or tamari)

  • 1 Tablespoon Rice Vinegar

  • 1 Tablespoon Honey

  • 4 Whole Salmon Fillets (Skin-On)

  • For the Coconut Rice:

  • 2 Cups Jasmine or Long Grain White Rice

  • 1 Can Coconut Milk

  • 1 1/4th Cups Coconut Water or Plain Water

  • 1 Pinch Salt

Directions

  • Mix together the miso paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey in a small bowl.
  • Pat salmon dry with a paper towel, place on a baking sheet then pour miso mixture over top of each fillet. Let salmon marinate at room temperature for 20 minutes.
  • Place salmon in the oven at high broil for for 4-5 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the salmon reads 125° Fahrenheit.
  • Make the coconut rice by adding all ingredients to a saucepan over medium heat, bring to a boil before reducing to a gentle simmer and covering with lid. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until all liquid has been absorbed, remove from heat and fluff rice with a fork before serving.

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Notes

  • Add in cooked veggies for an even healthier meal!
  • Storage: Properly stored, cooked salmon will last for 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator. Use an airtight container.
  • To Reheat: Put the fish on a rimmed baking sheet and warm it a 275°F oven for about 15 minutes, until it reaches an internal temperature of 125°F to 130°F. 

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