Ground Turkey and Wild Rice Soup

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup wild rice
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

1 hour

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large pot, brown the ground turkey over medium heat. Drain off any excess fat.
2. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the wild rice, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and black pepper.
4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes, or until the rice is tender.

Nutritional Information:

(Per serving) - Calories: 350 - Protein: 25g - Carbohydrates: 35g - Fat: 15g - Fiber: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Hearty and flavorful
• Warm and comforting
• Perfect for a cold day
• Suitable for all ages

User Comments:

• "This soup is absolutely delicious! It's so flavorful and satisfying." - Amy
• "I love the combination of ground turkey and wild rice. It's a unique and tasty soup." - John
• "This is my go-to soup recipe for a cold winter night. It's always a hit with my family and friends." - Mary

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have wild rice, you can substitute brown rice instead.
• To make a vegetarian version, omit the ground turkey and add an extra 1 cup of vegetables.
• Serve the soup with crusty bread or crackers for dipping.