Turkey Rice Soup

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 2 - 2.5 cups shredded or chopped leftover turkey meat
• 3 carrots (peeled and chopped in half moons)
• 3 large celery ribs (chopped)
• 1 large onion (chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoon fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
• 6 cups chicken stock or broth
• 1/2 cup uncooked rice
• Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
• Parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat and add carrots, celery, onion, garlic and thyme. Season them with salt and pepper. Saute them covered for about 5-10 minutes, until tender.

2. 2

   Pour in about 6 cups of chicken stock into the pot. Add in a handful of parsley stems.

3. 3

   Add the rice and continue simmering.

4. 4

   While the soup is bubbling away, shred the turkey.

5. 5

   Let the soup simmer away for about 20 minutes. Taste for seasoning.

6. 6

   Add shredded or cubed turkey meat. Add in juice and zest of a lemon. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.