Creamy Turkey Soup
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Recipe and photo used with permission by the National Turkey Federation. For more turkey information and recipes visit www.eatturkey.com.
October 16, 2020
Notes
Recipe and photo used with permission by the National Turkey Federation. For more turkey information and recipes visit www.eatturkey.com.
Ingredients
- 1 Pound celery, diced
- 1-1/2 Cups margarine
- 1 Cup onions, finely chopped
- 3 Cups flour
- 1/2 Teaspoon thyme, ground
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon white pepper, ground
- 6 Quarts TURKEY BROTH, heated
- 1-1/2 Pounds PULLED TURKEY or COOKED TURKEY, light and dark meat, cubed
- 1 Quart milk, heated
- 1-1/2 Cups pimiento, chopped
- 1/4 Cup fresh parsley, chopped
- As needed garlic croutons
Instructions
- Cut celery into dice (1/4inch). Melt margarine and sauté celery and onions 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Stir flour and seasonings into vegetable mixture. Cook 5 to 6 minutes at medium heat.
- Gradually whisk turkey broth into vegetable mixture. Cook at medium heat, stirring constantly, until sauce is slightly thickened and bubbly.
- Fold turkey into sauce and continue cooking 15 minutes.
- Stir in milk, pimiento, and parsley. Continue cooking until a temperature of 160 degrees F is reached.
- Serve each portion with garlic croutons, if desired.