Description
This cozy Turkey Stew is a hearty and healthy way to use up leftover turkey. Packed with vegetables like carrots, celery, potatoes, and tomatoes, it’s a comforting one-pot meal that comes together in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 white onion (or yellow/sweet onion), diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup celery, sliced
- 6 cups chicken broth or turkey broth
- 16 oz diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 red potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or substitute with dried thyme)
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups cooked turkey, diced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
1. Prepare and cut all ingredients.
2. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium heat. Add onions and garlic. Sauté until golden brown and fragrant.
3. Add carrots and celery. Sauté for 1 minute.
4. Add chicken or turkey broth, diced tomatoes, potatoes, thyme, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
5. Add the diced cooked turkey and stir to combine.
6. Ladle 1 cup of hot broth from the pot into a cup. Whisk in the flour until mostly dissolved. Return this mixture to the pot.
7. Increase heat to medium-high and stir well. Let the stew boil and cook for a few minutes until it thickens.
8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Remove from heat. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
This recipe is ideal for using up leftover turkey from holidays or meal prep.
For a gluten-free version, use cornstarch or a gluten-free flour blend to thicken.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.
Swap in other vegetables like green beans or peas if desired.