Turkey Chowder

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 ounces salt lamb, diced (about 2/3 cup)
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 3 small onions, sliced (about 1/4 pound)
• 1/2 cup flour
• 4 cups canned chicken broth
• 1 lb small red potato, unpeeled and quartered
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 3 cups cubed cooked turkey (about 3/4 pound)
• 1 medium red bell pepper, diced (about 1 cup)
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Recipe

• 1 in a small saucepan of boiling water, blanch the salt lamb for 5 minutes. drain well and pat dry.
• 2 in a soup pot or large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. add the salt lamb and onions, and saute, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes.
• 3 add the flour and cook, stirring, until the flour is lightly browned, about 1 minute. gradually stir in the chicken broth, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. add the potatoes and thyme, reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
• 4 add the turkey, red bell pepper, peas, and milk, and cook for another 5 minutes to heat through. ladle the chowder into individual bowls, sprinkle each serving with the parsley, and serve hot.