The turkey made his reappearance

Remember the Thanksgiving turkey leftovers that I put right into the freezer? Well, some of those leftovers were used in a soup that was so simple it could have been from a can (almost).  This is a crazy-busy week for me, as many December weeks are.  I wasn't in the mood and didn't have the time to spare making anything time-consuming for dinner, not to mention the fact that I had minimal groceries in the house to work with. So Mr. Frozen Turkey made his appearance today. And he was greatly appreciated. (I even threw the turkey right into the soup pot still frozen. No thawing necessary! )

I am fortunate to be in a family of soup-lovers, and we could probably eat soup twice a week. And sometimes we do.  Soup with salad or bread or both is just so cozy on cold days!  I 've never really liked the term  "comfort food " (maybe it's the therapist in me...), but this would definitely qualify. I had leftover rice and I had this sliced turkey that was cooked, but frozen, and I was able to make a quick and delicious soup for dinner in no time. We even have enough for another meal. My kids proclaimed that the soup tasted like it was from Panera-- so you know it had to be good!

Lazy Turkey Soup
serves 6-8

3 T olive oil
1/2 c. onion, finely chopped
1 c. celery, chopped
1 c. carrots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 c. cooked turkey (or cooked chicken), shredded or cut into small pieces
2 c. cooked rice
2  32 oz cartons of chicken broth or stock


Saute onions, celery, and carrots in oil until tender, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook about 5 minutes longer. Remove from heat. Put turkey, rice, and vegetables into large pan. Pour in broth. Cook on medium heat until warmed through, 15-20 minutes. Serve with bread.

Enjoy!