Turkey and Wild Rice Soup

Name: Turkey and Wild Rice Soup
Yield: about 7 1/2 cups 6 servings of 1 1/4 cups
Ingredients: 1 cup grated carrots; 1 cup sliced mushrooms; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped celery; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 tablespoon butter or margarine; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 2 cans (14-14 1/2 ounces each) chicken broth; 1 can (12 ounces) low-fat evaporated milk; 1 1/2 cups cooked wild rice; 1 cup diced cooked turkey; 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Leftover holiday turkey can be used to prepare this elegant soup that's suitable for guests.

Ingredients

1 cup grated carrots
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup coarsely chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cans (14-14 1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 can (12 ounces) low-fat evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups cooked wild rice
1 cup diced cooked turkey
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted

Directions

Grate carrots using Ultimate Mandoline. Slice mushrooms using Egg Slicer Plus®. Chop celery and onion using Food Chopper.
Melt butter in (3-qt.) Saucepan over medium heat. Add carrots, mushrooms, celery and onion; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
Stir in flour. Gradually add broth and milk, whisking until blended using Silicone Sauce Whisk. Bring to a boil. Stir in cooked rice and turkey. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, place almonds in (8-in.) Sauté Pan. Heat over medium heat 3-5 minutes or until almonds begin to brown, stirring frequently. Remove from pan; cool slightly. Stir almonds into soup just before serving.

Yield:

about 7 1/2 cups
6 servings of 1 1/4 cups

Nutrients per serving:

Calories 240, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 2.5 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 16 g, Sodium 620 mg, Fiber 2 g

U.S. Diabetic exchanges per serving:

1 1/2 starch, 1 1/2 medium-fat meat (1 1/2 carb)

Cook's Tips:

For convenience, this recipe can be made with quick-cooking or frozen cooked wild rice. Prepare rice according to package directions before stirring into soup.