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Creamy Turkey and Corn Chowder

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪Soup 🍲 American Comfort-Food

Creamy Turkey and Corn Chowder blends smoky turkey leg meat with tender potatoes and sweet corn in a rich, velvety broth. The light cream creates a smooth texture while savory aromatics round out the flavor, making it a cozy choice for chilly evenings or casual weekend dinners.

  • Prep20 min
  • Cook40 min
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyMedium
Creamy Turkey and Corn Chowder
  1. 1

    Put the potatoes in a pot, cover with salted water, bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Drain the potatoes and let them steam dry for a minute or two.

  3. 3

    Cut the meat from the turkey legs, discarding the bones and tendons.

  4. 4

    Chop the turkey meat and set it aside.

  5. 5

    Melt the butter in a soup pot over medium heat; cook the onion in the butter until translucent, about 8 minutes.

  6. 6

    Sprinkle the flour over the butter and onion, stirring constantly until they form a paste.

  7. 7

    Let the paste cook for about 1 minute.

  8. 8

    Whisk in the chicken broth, potatoes, turkey meat, and corn; stir until it reaches a low boil and thickens, about 5 minutes.

  9. 9

    Use a potato masher to lightly mash the potatoes and vegetables until the potatoes have softened edges.

  10. 10

    Add the cream, return the soup to a simmer, and cook without boiling for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

  11. 11

    Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

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