Creamy Turkey Soup
Description
This comforting cream of turkey soup is our favorite way to use up leftover turkey. It cooks in only 30 minutes, and it’s easy to customize with the ingredients you have on hand.
Ingredients
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon each dried thyme, savory and parsley flakes
- 1-1/2 cups whole milk
- 4 cups cubed cooked turkey
- 5 medium carrots, chopped
- 1 to 2 cups turkey or chicken broth
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas
Directions
- In a large kettle, saute onion and celery in butter until tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in flour and seasonings; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add turkey and carrots. Add enough broth until soup is desired consistency. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add peas; cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
