Creamy Turkey Soup

 

Ingredients For Creamy Turkey Soup, Leftover Special

• 2+ c

  shredded, cooked turkey (leftover white and dark meat)
• 2 c

  turkey or chicken stock
• 1 sm

  onion, chopped
• 2 stick

  celery stalks, chopped
• 4-5 md

  red potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 lg

  carrot, peeled and thinly shaved (sub packaged shredded carrots)
• 2 c

  heavy whipping cream
• 1 Tbsp

  poultry seasoning
• 1 Tbsp

  thyme, dried
• 1 Tbsp

  cumin
• 1 tsp

  cayenne pepper
• 1-2 pinch

  salt and pepper, to taste
• 1-2 Tbsp

  each of butter and olive oil for sauteing
• 1

  Prep: Roughly chop onion, celery, and carrots (or sub the packaged shredded carrots). Peel and cube the red potatoes. Shred the leftover turkey into bite-size pieces.
• 2

  Over medium-high heat melt butter and oil in a Dutch oven or deep pot and saute the onion, celery, and carrots for 3-5 minutes until softened
• 3

  Add stock and potatoes and bring to a boil 3-5 minutes then reduce to simmer.
• 4

  Add the cream, turkey, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 40+ minutes. Turn to lowest setting and it can stay warm until your ready to serve.