Slow Cooker Thanksgiving Turkey and Mashed Potato Chowder
Prep Time: 10 minutesmins
Cook Time: 4 hourshrs30 minutesmins
Total Time: 4 hourshrs40 minutesmins
Yield: 8
This easy slow cooker chowder is packed with vegetables, leftover Thanksgiving turkey and a creamy potato base. A perfect hearty and comforting dinner!
To the bowl of a 5-6 quart slow cooker, add turkey, chopped carrots and onions, along with peas, green beans and corn. Chop potatoes into 1/2-inch pieces, add to slow cooker. Sprinkle with seasonings.
Microwave mashed potatoes for 45 seconds to soften. Add to a blender along with chicken broth. Process until smooth. Pour into slow cooker. Stir to combine.
Cook on high 4 hours or low 6-8.
For a thicker consistency: combine flour and creamy until smooth, stir in during last 30 minutes. Continue cooking with lid on.
For a less thick consistency: omit flour, stir in heavy cream and continue cooking for the remaining 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F. Toast stuffing for 15-20 minutes or until crisp.
Serve chowder warm with optional stuffing croutons.
Notes
Recipe yields roughly 8: 1 1/2 cup servings.*Gluten free option: substitute 2Tb cornstarch for flour. Use gluten free stuffing. An original recipe from Baked by Rachel
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