Low Calorie Slow Cooker Turkey and Rice Soup
This easy low calorie slow cooker turkey and rice soup is a simple dinner that takes advantage of your Thanksgiving leftovers. Throw everything in the slow cooker and let this great soup fill your house with an amazing aroma all day long. Stovetop instructions included!
Special Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked turkey chopped or shredded
- 4 large carrots peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks chopped
- 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 64 ounces turkey broth
- 1 cup long grain white rice
Instructions
- Add the turkey, carrots, and celery to the slow cooker.
- Add spices and the turkey broth.
- You can add the rice now, for a thicker broth; or wait if you want more of a liquid broth. If you choose to wait on the rice, add it 20 minutes before your soup should be done.
- Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
Notes
- Try making your own homemade turkey stock with the turkey carcass in this low calorie turkey soup. It adds a ton of delicious flavor!
- If you don't have any leftover turkey, buy turkey breast tenderloins from the store. It will work too!
- This soup is great with leftover chicken or turkey meat!
- Storing: Place the soup in an airtight container. It will last up to 4 days n the refrigerator.
- Freezing: Cool the soup completely after cooking, then transfer to a freezer safe container or zip top bag. Store in the freezer for up to 3-6 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 109kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 7gSodium: 941mgPotassium: 199mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4g
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
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