There’s no better way to enjoy Thanksgiving extras than with this delicious leftover turkey chowder. We have Chef Massimo here to show us how to make this delicious dish.
INGREDIENTS
- 3 cups Turkey meat chopped
- 1 cup Carrots diced
- 1/2 cup celery diced
- 1 1/2 cup Potato diced
- 1 cup Corn Kernels
- 2 cups Broccoli fleurettes
- 1 1/2 cups Sweet Potatoes diced
- 1 cup Onion diced
- 2 tbsp Garlic minced
- 2 sprigs Thyme
- 2 Bay leaves
- 1 stem of Sage
- 2 cups Chopped bacon (optional)
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 3 ltr Turkey Stock
- 2 tbsp Corn Starch
- 1/2 ltr 35% Cream
- 2 tbsp Parsley chopped
- 4/5 Green Onions chopped
METHOD
Method:
- Prepare all the ingredients in the form they need to be, chopped minced etc.
- Preheat a heavy bottom pot on medium heat, in it add the oil and the butter.
- Add the aromatics; onion, garlic, celery, bacon, sage, bay, thyme, sweat for a minute and then add the stock, simmer for a few minutes. (Should you have, or choose to use raw potatoes, carrots, celery, sweet potatoes please add them with the aromatics and celery)
- Simmer the broth for at least 15 to 20 minutes and then season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Mix the starch with a little water and proceed to thicken the soup to your liking.
- Start adding the cooked vegetables and continue simmering gently, add the cream and finally the turkey meat, simmer for about ten more minutes, taste for correct seasoning and garnish with green onions and parsley.