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Cozy Creamy Turkey Soup Warms Family

Nothing says comfort like a steaming bowl of creamy turkey soup, especially when you can whip it up with that leftover bird sitting in your fridge! This one-pot wonder is my go-to when the weather turns chilly and everyone needs a little extra warmth. Plus, it's so much better than plain old chicken
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 carrots peeled and diced
  • 3 celery stalks diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups turkey or chicken broth
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 3 cups cooked turkey shredded or diced
  • 2 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, cooking until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir well, cooking for 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
  4. Gradually pour in the broth while stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
  5. Add the milk, potatoes, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender.
  6. Stir in the turkey and cook for another 5 minutes until heated through.
  7. Remove bay leaf, season with salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.