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Leftover Turkey Chowder
Easy Leftover Turkey Chowder recipe. Perfect for using your extra chicken or turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
35
minutes
mins
Total Time
45
minutes
mins
Author:
Cathleen Childs
Ingredients
1
tablespoon
avocado oil
1
medium
onion,
diced
1
teaspoon
garlic powder
3
cups
chicken broth
2
cups
frozen mixed vegetables
¼
cup
flour
2
cups
milk
½
teaspoon
salt
¼
teaspoon
ground pepper
1
teaspoon
cayenne pepper
2 ½
cups
cooked turkey,
diced
2
cups
cheddar cheese,
shredded
Instructions
In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add in the onion and cook until the onions are translucent and fragrant.
Mix in the garlic powder and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for around 10 minutes.
Mix in the frozen mixed vegetables and simmer for around 5 minutes.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and milk until smooth.
Slowly mix the milk mixture into the soup. Add in the salt, pepper and cayenne pepper, stiring until thickened, around 15 minutes.
Mix in the turkey and cheese until the cheese is melted. Enjoy warm.