Turkey & Corn Chowder
Creamy and comforting, this Turkey & Corn Chowder is loaded with tender turkey, sweet corn, and hearty veggies. Ready in 40 minutes, it's perfect for chilly days or whenever you crave a warming bowl of goodness. A dish the whole family will love!
Ingredients
For the corn broth:
- 2- 3 kernels removed
- 2 cups water
For the chowder:
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- 1 cup onion diced
- 1 cup celery diced
- 1 cup carrot diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 cups low or no sodium chicken broth or use homemade turkey broth or stock
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 4 cups corn kernels
- 1 cup potatoes diced
- ½ cup red bell pepper diced
- 2 cups cooked turkey cubed
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour mixed ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
Instructions
- Cut kernels from 2-3 cobs of corn (you'll need 4 cups). Simmer the bare cobs in 2 cups of water for about 15 minutes until the liquid reduces by half.
- In a medium pot, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove it from the pot and set it aside, leaving about 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pot.
- Add diced onion, celery, and carrot to the pot, cooking until the onions are soft. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the corn broth and turkey broth. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add potatoes, corn kernels, and turkey. Simmer for another 15 minutes until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in diced red bell peppers, milk, and cream.
- In a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons of flour with 1/2 cup of cold water. Slowly add this mixture to the soup, stirring constantly, then simmer for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Adjust with salt and pepper to taste. Serve topped with the reserved crispy bacon.
Notes
Chef Jenn's Tips
- Dried thyme pairs perfectly with cream, but if you have fresh thyme, use a few sprigs instead.
- Add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes if you like a bit of heat.
- Dice potatoes small so they cook faster and keep all veggies uniform in size for an elegant, cohesive chowder.
- Lighten it up by using only milk instead of milk and cream.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 333kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 17gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 561mgPotassium: 622mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 3612IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 2mg
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