Turkey and Rice Soup

Turkey and Rice Soup is a comforting, savory broth-based soup featuring shredded turkey (often from leftovers), rice, and a medley of vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions. It's a classic, hearty dish popular in American home cooking, especially as a way to use up holiday turkey.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This soup is a balanced, protein-rich meal, with the turkey providing lean protein and the rice offering carbohydrates for energy. A typical serving (about 1.5 cups) usually ranges from 250-350 calories, with moderate fat and a good supply of B vitamins, selenium, and fiber from the vegetables.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	180 kcal
Protein	15 g
Carbs	20 g
Fat	4 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	3 g
Sodium	750 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Vitamin A	80 mcg
Vitamin C	10 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Calcium	40 mg
Vitamin B6	0.3 mg
Niacin (B3)	4 mg
Selenium	12 mcg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a quintessential 'comfort food' and a practical, no-waste recipe for transforming post-holiday leftovers into a nourishing new meal. Nutritionally, the combination of protein and complex carbs in a broth makes it particularly soothing and hydrating.