Ingredients

  • 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

Method

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