🌾 Agape Love Daily Chuckwagon Recipe – February 19🍲 Creamy Turkey, Rice & Vegetable Camp Soup

🍲 Creamy Turkey, Rice & Vegetable Camp Soup

A gentle, hearty soup — tender turkey, soft rice, and vegetables in a creamy, soothing broth.

Serves: 6–8Cook Time: 40–45 minutes

This one feels like a hug in a bowl — nourishing, steady, and perfect for cold February evenings.

🦃 Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 carrots, sliced

• 2 celery stalks, chopped

• 2 cups cooked shredded turkey (or chicken)

• ¾ cup uncooked long-grain rice

• 5 cups chicken or turkey broth

• 1 cup milk or half-and-half

• 1 tsp thyme

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Salt to taste

• Optional: handful of frozen peas

🍳 Instructions

1. Build the BaseIn a Dutch oven, melt butter. Add onion and garlic; cook until fragrant.

2. Add Vegetables & RiceStir in carrots, celery, and rice. Cook 2–3 minutes.

3. SimmerAdd broth, thyme, pepper, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer 25–30 minutes, until rice is tender.

4. Add Turkey & CreamStir in turkey and milk. Simmer gently 5–7 minutes.

5. ServeAdd peas if using. Ladle into bowls and serve with biscuits or crusty bread.

🤠 Chuckwagon Tip

Rice was a favorite trail ingredient — affordable, filling, and perfect for stretching a pot without adding heaviness.