Turkey Corn Chowder

This easy Turkey Corn Chowder can be made in just 30 minutes and is a great way to breathe new life into leftover turkey.

How To Serve

This is a simple soup recipe that is great for cold weather. Serve it either as a lunch, a starter, or a dinner paired with crusty fresh bread and a salad with Creamy Italian Dressing or Blue Cheese Vinaigrette. It is such a great way to use Thanksgiving leftovers.

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For seasoning there’s onion, 2 chicken bouillon cubes, celery, carrots, pepper, Cajun seasoning, and thyme. Two types of canned corn are added. A can of whole corn kernels and a can of creamed corn. The creamed corn helps add a little more creaminess to the chowder.

A combination of milk and half-and-half makes a creamy base for this chowder. Use heavy cream instead of half-and-half for even more richness.

For extra flavor, use turkey broth instead of water. It is really easy to make. Just save your turkey carcass, cover it with water and boil for several hours. You can add celery, onion, carrot, and parsley for more flavor if you want but it’s not necesarry. The house will smell wonderful while the broth cooks.

Make Ahead and Storage

Can be made a day in advance and reheated in the microwave or on the stove. Leftovers will keep for 4 to 5 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

How To Make Spicy

This chowder has a tiny bit of heat from the cajun seasoning. Add 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes for more spice.

Variations and Substitutions

• Use chicken instead of turkey.
• Add a few slices of diced bacon or a few small diced potatoes.
• Use fresh corn or frozen corn in place of the can of whole kernel corn.
• Add 2 cloves of minced garlic.
• A little chopped fresh rosemary is another good addition to this soup.

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