Ingredients

  • 2 quarts turkey stock or chicken stock
  • 4 celery stalks, with leaves, thinly sliced
  • 2 leeks, white part only, cleaned and sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, green shoots removed, thinly sliced
  • Salt
  • freshly ground pepper to taste
  • Juice of 1 to 2 lemons, to taste
  • 1/2 pound zucchini, sliced
  • 2 cups shredded leftover turkey (optional)
  • 1/2 cup basmati rice, cooked
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Method

  • Bring the stock to a simmer, and add the celery, leeks, garlic, salt, pepper and lemon juice.
  • Simmer gently for 30 minutes.
  • Add the zucchini and leftover turkey, if you have it, and simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Stir in the rice and the cilantro.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings, and serve.