Turkey Chowder

Servings
6

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil

1 onion, peeled and chopped

1/2 c diced celery

1 c diced carrots

12 oz red skinned potatoes, peeled and diced

1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped

2 Cloves garlic, peeled and crushed

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

3 c TURKEY STOCK

10 oz COOKED TURKEY, diced

2 oz sweet corn kernels

Salt and freshly ground black pepper To Taste

1 tsp dried thyme

1/4 c light cream or table cream

Directions


 



Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Gently saute the onion, celery, carrots and potatoes for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add red pepper and garlic and saute for 2 more minutes.


Sprinkle flour onto vegetables and stir to blend well. Cook for 2 minutes. Remove pan from the heat and gradually stir in the stock.


Return pan to heat and bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Add diced turkey and corn.


Add salt, pepper and thyme and continue to simmer for 5-8 minutes or until potatoes are cooked and turkey is piping hot.


Stir in cream and adjust seasonings.


Serve in warm soup bowls.