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Creamy Turkey and Corn Chowder

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 mins
  • Cook40 mins
  • 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.

About This Recipe

Creamy Turkey and Corn Chowder is an American dinner recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Chicken Broth, and Light Cream. Each serving provides about 760.03 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Creamy Turkey and Corn Chowder?
It is an American chowder recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
What is Creamy Turkey and Corn Chowder made of?
The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Chicken Broth, Light Cream, Peeled Whole Potatoes. The full list of 8 is above.
What goes well with Creamy Turkey and Corn Chowder?
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How long does it take to make Creamy Turkey and Corn Chowder?
About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 760.03 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Creamy Turkey and Corn Chowder easy to make?
This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 11 steps.

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