Smoked Turkey Chowder with Sweet Potatoes
Yield: 8 servings
Loaded with mushrooms, sweet potatoes and veggies, this easy Smoked Turkey Chowder is a great way to use up Thanksgiving turkey leftovers. It's lightly creamy with a warm, smoky flavor. Delish!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 4 slices bacon cut into 1/2'' pieces
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 1 red bell pepper seeded and chopped
- 8 ounces fresh button mushrooms thinly sliced
- 2 large carrots chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ teaspoon ground chipotle powder
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 8 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can 15 ounces corn, drained
- 1 medium sweet potato peeled and cubed into 1/2'' pieces
- 2 cups half and half
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 4 cups shredded smoked turkey
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large heavy pot or stock pot over medium heat, melt the butter. Add bacon and cook until bacon begins to brown.
- Add celery, onion, red pepper, mushrooms, carrots, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is transparent and completely softened. Sprinkle with chipotle powder and stir to coat evenly. Blend in flour and cook until it starts to bubble.
- Gradually add the broth, stirring constantly. Turn up the heat a bit and bring the soup to a low boil. Lightly boil for 1 minute.
- Reduce heat slightly and add the corn, sweet potato, half and half, soy sauce, parsley, and thyme. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until sweet potato is tender. Add turkey and simmer for 20 minutes or until thoroughly warmed. Test flavor and add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with crackers or warm, crusty bread.
Notes
To store leftovers: Place leftover turkey chowder in an airtight container in the fridge. It will keep well for up to 5 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave. You can also freeze this chowder. Just allow it to cool completely and then transfer to freezer-safe containers. Allow to thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
Nutrition Information:
Serving: 1 Calories: 362kcal Carbohydrates: 35g Protein: 26g Fat: 14g Saturated Fat: 6g Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g Cholesterol: 93mg Sodium: 2450mg Fiber: 4g Sugar: 13g
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