Turkey Chowder

A thick and hearty chowder using cooked or leftover turkey.

Recipe Ingredients:

1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
16 cups chicken broth
4 cups diced cooked turkey
1 cup peeled and diced sweet potato
1 cup mashed potatoes

Cooking Directions:

1. In a kettle, sauté diced onions, diced celery, chopped red bell pepper, and crushed garlic cloves in olive oil. Add sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add cooked, chopped turkey, diced sweet potato, and mashed potatoes. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.

Makes 12 servings.