Lentil, Turkey & Wild Rice Soup

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 medium leeks (well rinsed & thinly sliced)
• 1 medium carrot, peeled & chopped
• 1 medium celery rib, chopped
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 cup wild rice, rinsed
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 3/4 cup lentils, rinsed
• 1 1/2 cups cooked turkey, chopped
• 2 tablespoons parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

1. Melt butter over med-high heat.
2. Add leeks, carrots & celery and cook until leeks are softened.
3. Stir in bay leaf, thyme, rice & chicken stock.
4. Cover & bring to boil.
5. Reduce heat to medium low & simmer 30 minutes.
6. Stir in lentils & turkey.
7. Cook until rice is tender (about 25 minutes longer).
8. Remove bay leaf & thyme sprig.
9. Stir in parsley & pepper just before serving.

butter, leeks, carrot, celery, bay leaf, thyme, wild rice, chicken stock, lentils, turkey, parsley, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lentil-turkey-wild-rice-soup-344117 (may not work)