Crock Pot Turkey Rice Soup

This Crock Pot Turkey Rice Soup is a hearty and healthy recipe, which includes brown rice and shredded turkey. It’s a great low-carb dinner option, ready in about 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Crock Pot Turkey Rice Soup Ingredients

• 2 medium carrots, sliced thin
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 cup uncooked brown rice, rinsed and drained
• 4 garlic cloves, minced (or 4 tsp jarred garlic)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 6 cups gluten-free chicken broth or homemade turkey broth
• 2 cups diced or shredded cooked turkey
• 1 cup frozen peas
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)

How To Make Crock Pot Turkey Rice Soup

1. Add base ingredients to Crock Pot: Place carrots, onion, celery, brown rice, garlic, salt, oregano, thyme, rosemary, pepper, bay leaf, and broth into the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
2. Cook the base: Cover and cook on HIGH for 2½ hours.
3. Add turkey and peas: Stir in cooked turkey and frozen peas. Cover and cook on HIGH for another 1 hour, or until vegetables and rice are tender.
4. Garnish and serve: Remove bay leaf. Ladle into bowls and top with chopped parsley, if using.

Recipe Tips

• Can I use white rice instead of brown rice?
  Yes, but reduce the total cook time by about 30–45 minutes to prevent mushy rice.
• Can I make this soup ahead of time?
  Yes, prepare the full soup and refrigerate or freeze in individual portions.
• What if I don’t have turkey broth?
  Chicken broth or store-bought stock works great as a substitute.
• How do I make it creamier?
  Stir in ½ cup heavy cream or coconut milk during the last 30 minutes of cooking.

What To Serve With Turkey Rice Soup

This comforting soup goes well with simple, cozy sides like:

• Buttery toast or garlic bread
• A side salad
• Crackers
• Roasted Brussels sprouts

How To Store Turkey Rice Soup

Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freeze: Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat on the stove. Note: Rice may soften after freezing.

Turkey Rice Soup Nutrition Facts

Per Serving (approximate):

• Calories: 290
• Carbohydrates: 28g
• Protein: 24g
• Fat: 9g
• Saturated Fat: 2g
• Cholesterol: 60mg
• Sodium: 750mg
• Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 4g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I use leftover turkey breast?
Yes! Any cooked turkey—light or dark meat—works well in this soup.

Can I use a Crock Pot liner?
Absolutely. It makes cleanup much easier without affecting the cooking.

Why is my rice still firm?
Brown rice takes longer to cook. Make sure it’s rinsed well, and extend the cook time if needed.

Can I make this on the stovetop?
Yes, simmer everything in a large pot for about 1 hour, adding rice first and turkey/peas in the last 20 minutes.

Try More Recipes:

• Crock Pot Turkey Pot Pie
• Crock Pot Turkey Pumpkin Chili
• Crock Pot Turkey Noodle Soup