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Turkey Corn Chowder

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5 from 3 reviews

Slow cooker turkey corn chowder is a hearty and comforting soup. This easy chowder recipe is the perfect way to repurpose remaining Thanksgiving turkey into a sensational meal that will warm your soul on chilly days. Instructions to make this easy turkey chowder in the Instant Pot are also included.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 10 mins
  • Yield: 3-4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 3/4 to 1 pound leftover cooked turkey
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 pound potatoes, diced
  • 15 ounces canned corn, drained & rinsed
  • 1/4 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 small carrot, chopped
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or more)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon oil (for Instant Pot)

Instructions

Slow Cooker

  1. Add all ingredients EXCEPT the heavy cream to the slow cooker. Stir to mix well.
  2. Cook HIGH 2-3 hours or LOW 4-6.
  3. Stir in the heavy cream. Cook an additional 10-15 minutes.

Instant Pot

  1. Set Instant Pot to the high sauté setting. Once hot, add oil, onion, celery, and carrots &  cook, 3-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook an additional minute. Turn off the pressure cooker.
  2. Add broth and deglaze the bottom of the pressure cooker by scraping all the bits off with a wooden spoon. Stir in turkey, potatoes, corn, salt, pepper, and thyme.
  3. Close lid & seal vent. Select high pressure and set time for 12 minutes. When done, natural release pressure 5 minutes then quick-release remaining pressure.
  4. Set Instant Pot to the low sauté setting. Stir in heavy cream. Cook on low 5-10 minutes or until chowder has thickened.
  • Author: Shannon Epstein
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hours

Nutrition

  • Serving Size:
  • Calories: 352
  • Sugar: 9.7 g
  • Sodium: 489.2 mg
  • Fat: 6.7 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
  • Carbohydrates: 35.4 g
  • Fiber: 4.8 g
  • Protein: 40.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 114.5 mg