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Hearty Turkey Dumpling Stew Satisfies

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • For the Stew:
  • 3 cups cubed leftover turkey
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 celery stalks sliced
  • 2 large carrots sliced
  • 3 medium potatoes cubed
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken or turkey broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For the Dumplings:
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in Dutch oven or heavy pot over medium; cook onion, celery, and carrots 5-7 minutes until starting to soften.
  2. Sprinkle in flour; stir to coat and cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
  3. Gradually stir in broth to prevent lumps. Add potatoes, thyme, and bay; boil, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes until potatoes tender.
  4. Meanwhile, whisk dumpling flour, baking powder, and salt in medium bowl. Stir in milk and melted butter just until combined; do not overmix.
  5. Add turkey; season with salt and pepper. Remove bay.
  6. Drop heaping tablespoons batter onto simmering stew, about 8-10 dumplings. Cover tightly; cook 15 minutes without lifting lid.
  7. Dumplings should be fluffy with clean toothpick. Serve immediately in large bowls.