TURKEY LENTIL RICE SOUP (a 2 banana difficulty level)

"Thanksgiving Leftover Soup"

After braising the Thanksgiving Turkey, I realized what was leftover in the roasting pan was the start to a fantastic Thanksgiving Leftover Soup!  I mean, we cooked that bird on a bed of Carrots, Onions, Celery, Garlic & Herbs as well as Chicken Stock & Dry wine.  Now we have the goodness of a cooked Turkey mixed in there as well.  This is going to be good!  I decided that I wanted this soup to have Lentils & Rice. 

Let 'this monkey' show you that 'anymonkeycan' make a fantastic Turkey Soup!

WHAT YOU NEED:
1 c Medium Brown Rice - Rinsed (Cook time around 20 min)
1 c Lentils - Rinsed (I used 1/2 c French Green & 1/2 c Spanish.  Cook time around 20 min)
2 1/4 c Leftover Braising Liquid & Vegetables from your Turkey
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2 c Leftover Turkey - Torn/Cut in small pieces

WHAT YOU DO:
1.  In a Large Pot, Add the 2 1/4 c Braising Liquid** & combine with 2 1/4 c Water & bring to a boil.  Stir in the Rice & Lentils & bring to a Simmer.  Cover & reduce Heat to Low for 20-25 minutes.  **If the leftover braising liquid is too thick, cook it in the Microwave for 1-2 minutes**

2.  Add the Turkey

3.  Mix in the remaining Braising Liquid & Vegetables (Be sure that the herbs have been removed at this point)

4.  Bring back to a Gentle Boil, then Simmer for 10 min

5.  Serve & Enjoy!

As you serve this soup for leftovers, you may have to cut in some water from time to time since the rice & lentils will slowly continue to absorb the liquid.  I guess it all depends on how thick you like your soup.  I personally add Triscuits to mine.  So Good!!

What a perfect soup as we fully embrace fall temps, even in Texas!

See you next time, your favorite neighborweb monkey!