Rach on the Radio - Turkey Soup with Mushrooms, Sherry and Rice Pilaf
- 6 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1/2 cup orzo
- 1 cup long grain rice
- 2 quarts chicken stock or broth, divided
- 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 to 1 1/2 pound button or cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, very thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup dry sherry or Marsala
- 1 large or 2 medium leeks, halved and thinly sliced
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped into 1/4-inch dice
- 1 onion, chopped into 1/4-inch dice
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 1 large bay leaf
- 1 vine ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 pound roast turkey or chicken, diced
- Baguette, to pass at table
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