Creamy Turkey-Rice Soup (non-dairy)

By Kathy C.

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp coconut oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1-2 carrots, slice or chopped
• 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 cups Homemade Turkey Broth
• 1/2 cup brown rice (uncooked)
• 1-2 cups turkey bits (from making broth)
• 1 cup coconut milk
• guar gum or other thickener
• 1 cup frozen green peas
• 2 tsp salt, to taste
• 1/2 tsp pepper, to taste
• Sage or Poultry seasoning, to taste

Preparation

Step 1

1. In large pot, saute onions & carrots in oil. Add minced garlic, then broth.
2. Bring to boil, stir in uncooked rice. Reduce heat to simmer, cover pot.
3. Simmer 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until rice is done.
4. Stir in milk, and thickener if desired (I have guar gum in a shaker and give some generous shakes into the soup.)
5. About 5 minutes before serving add peas, bits of turkey, sage, salt & pepper.