Turkey Stew

Turkey Stew

from spendwithpennies.com
50 min
4 servings

Loaded with veggies and turkey in a creamy, flavorful broth, this turkey stew is the best way to use up that leftover holiday turkey!

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 5 cups turkey broth (or chicken broth)
  • 16 ounces baby potatoes (halved, about 3 cups)
  • 2 carrots (cut into 1" chunks)
  • 2 ribs celery (cut into 1" chunks)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2-3 cups cooked turkey
  • ⅔ cup heavy cream
  • ⅓ cup frozen green peas (or green beans, thawed)
  • salt & pepper (to taste)

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat and cook onions until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add flour and seasonings and cook 1 minute more.

  3. 3

    Stir in broth a bit at a time whisking until smooth after each addition.

  4. 4

    Add potatoes, carrots, celery, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook covered for 18 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

  5. 5

    Stir in the turkey & cream, simmer an additional 5 minutes uncovered.

  6. 6

    Stir in peas, discard bay leaf, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let rest 2-3 minutes to heat the peas.

  7. 7

    Garnish with parsley if desired and serve.