Creamy Turkey and Rice Soup

I just cant throw away any Thanksgiving Turkey. It was too good. 

1/4 cup unsalted butter

1 small white onion chopped

4 stalks of celery chopped

4 carrots chopped

3 cloves minced garlic 

3 tbsp flour 

6 cups chicken broth

1 cup half and half

4 cups chopped cooked turkey 

3/4 cup wild rice blend

1 tsp dried sage

2 sprigs of fresh rosemary

Small bunch of fresh thyme 

Salt and pepper to taste

1. In a large cast iron soup pot, heat butter. Add onion, garlic, celery and carrots and sauté till tender. 

2. Add flour to veggies and stir well. Slowly add broth and mix well. Bring to a simmer. 

3. Add turkey and herbs to pot. Stir in half and half and bring to a simmer. 

4. Add rice to pot and cover and simmer for about 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. 

Enjoy!!