This homemade Turkey Chowder is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. It combines rich, flavorful turkey broth with creamy milk and half-and-half to create a luxurious base. The dish is packed with hearty chunks of waxy potatoes, sweet thawed corn kernels, and savory bits of bacon that add a smoky depth. Tender cubes of leftover turkey meat provide the perfect protein anchor. Its rustic, satisfying, and incredibly easy to whip up using simple pantry staples. Whether youre using leftover holiday turkey or fresh rotisserie meat, this chowder brings a warm, home-style hug to your table. Serve it with crusty bread for dipping and enjoy a bowl of cozy, savory goodness.
Turkey Chowder
Description
This homemade Turkey Chowder is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. It combines rich, flavorful turkey broth with creamy milk and half-and-half to create a luxurious base. The dish is packed with hearty chunks of waxy potatoes, sweet thawed corn kernels, and savory bits of bacon that add a smoky depth. Tender cubes of leftover turkey meat provide the perfect protein anchor. Its rustic, satisfying, and incredibly easy to whip up using simple pantry staples. Whether youre using leftover holiday turkey or fresh rotisserie meat, this chowder brings a warm, home-style hug to your table. Serve it with crusty bread for dipping and enjoy a bowl of cozy, savory goodness.Ingredients
Directions
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In a large kettle or Dutch oven, render the cut-up bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon bits with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot.
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Add the chopped onion to the bacon fat and saut until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
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Stir in the cubed potatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes to lightly coat them in fat.
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Pour in the 2 cups of turkey broth and add the salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
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Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork, approximately 15-20 minutes.
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Stir in the milk, half-and-half, thawed corn, and cubed cooked turkey.
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Heat gently until the soup is hot and fragrant, but do not boil vigorously once the dairy is added to prevent curdling.
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Remove from heat. Stir in the chopped parsley and reserved bacon bits. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 447.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 21.3g33%
- Saturated Fat 7.0g35%
- Cholesterol 23.0mg8%
- Sodium 872.8mg37%
- Total Carbohydrate 40.0g14%
- Dietary Fiber 5.4g22%
- Sugars 4.4g
- Protein 23.1g47%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
