This is the soup I’m keeping in my freezer all winter long — the one you want ready to go when someone gets sick, when you need something warm and nourishing, or when you want a cozy, high-protein bowl without any effort.
It’s made with leftover Thanksgiving turkey, wild rice, bone broth, veggies, and a few flavor boosters that make this taste rich and comforting without any cream. It freezes perfectly and reheats smooth — no separation, no weird textures, just a comforting bowl of “I’ve got you” soup.
🥕 Ingredients
Makes 8 servings
1.5 lbs cooked white-meat turkey, shredded
1 cup uncooked wild rice
1 cup peas
1 medium brown onion, diced
1 cup carrots, diced
1 cup celery, diced
3 cubes frozen garlic (or 3 cloves)
10 cups chicken bone broth
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp oregano
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Salt + pepper to taste (I added about 2 extra teaspoons of salt)
Optional: bay leaves, parsley for serving
🍲 Directions (Stovetop)
Sauté the aromatics (the flavor foundation). In a large soup pot, sauté diced onion, carrots, celery, and garlic with a little oil or spray until softened, 5–7 minutes.
Build the base. Add the bone broth, wild rice, turmeric, thyme, oregano, and bring to a boil.
Simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook 45–50 minutes, until the wild rice is tender. Add the turkey + peas. Stir in the cooked turkey and peas. Simmer another 10 minutes. Add the kale + nutritional yeast. Add 2 cups chopped Tuscan kale and stir in the 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast. Simmer until the kale softens, about 5 minutes.
Taste + brighten. Stir in 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Add salt + pepper to taste — depending on your broth, you may need up to 2 teaspoons additional salt. Adjust until the flavors pop.
Serve or freeze. Let cool fully before portioning into freezer containers. Reheats thick, smooth, and flavorful!
📊 Macros
Macros calculated for 8 servings:
Per serving:
Calories: 220 Protein: 27g Carbs: 21g Fat: 3g Fiber: 3g
(These remain freezer-stable and consistent.)
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